Peregrine Spenco 2 nd Skin Dressing (Spring 2006)

Spenco 2nd Skin is a hydrogel sheet - consisting of cross-linked polyethylene oxide - and containing 96% water - supported upon a net of low density polyethylene - which provides strength. The gel - which is capable of absorbing approximately its own weight of wound exudate - is permeable to water vapor and oxygen - but impermeable to water and bacteria. The dressing provides a moist environment upon the surface of the wound and provided that it is not allowed to dry out - the dressing will not adhere to the underlying tissue upon removal.