Abstract: There is provided a dressing (10) which comprises a cover sheet (20) and an absorbent sheet (30). In one embodiment the cover sheet (20) and absorbent sheet (30) have edges which are coterminous along part of their extent and the cover sheet (20) comprises a portion projecting beyond the edge of the absorbent sheet (30) such that, in use, said portion can overly part of an adjacent dressing. Also provided are methods of using dressings and a kit of parts for forming a patchwork dressing.

Abstract: There is provided a dressing (10) which comprises a cover sheet (20) and an absorbent sheet (30). In one embodiment the cover sheet (20) and absorbent sheet (30) have edges which are coterminous along part of their extent and the cover sheet (20) comprises a portion projecting beyond the edge of the absorbent sheet (30) such that, in use, said portion can overly part of an adjacent dressing. Also provided are methods of using dressings and a kit of parts for forming a patchwork dressing.

Abstract: A wound dressing for moist wounds is formed from a body layer (1) with a wound-contacting layer (3) attached to an inner surface and a barrier backing layer (2) attached to an outer surface. The body layer (1) is a resiliently compressible moisture-absorbent polyurethane foam film. The wound-contacting layer (3) is preferably a hydrophilic moisture permeable foam film.

Abstract: The dressing for heavily exuding wounds comprises a hydrophilic foam having an absorptive capacity of at least 10 times its own weight, such as a hydrophilic polyether polyurethane foam material derived from a foamable composition comprising a polyol component containing ethylene oxide groupings. For use on bleeding wounds and/or to improve the absorptive capacity of the foam itself, the foam may be impregnated with alginate, which acts both as a haemostat and as an absorption improver. The dressing may include a backing layer which provides a barrier to microorganisms.