UrgoStart Plus Border is a type of wound dressing that is indicated for all healing phases, from the desloughing phase through to healing, in the treatment of all leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and long-standing acute wounds. It is an all-in-one adhesive pad made of four unique layers that continuously cleans the wound. The dressing contains a polyabsorbent fiber that binds, traps, and retains exudate, slough, and debris. It also contains a soft-adherent TLC-NOSF Healing Matrix that jellifies in contact with wound exudate, reducing MMP levels and restoring balance to close wounds sooner. Additionally, it has a superabsorbent layer and a silicone border with showerproof backing.
Positive aspects of UrgoStart Plus Border include its effectiveness in reducing healing time for patients, improving patients’ quality of life, and being associated with significant cost savings for the NHS compared to non-interactive dressings. It has also been linked to good tolerance and acceptability, which can effectively promote the healing of wounds.
Negative aspects of UrgoStart Plus Border include contraindications for use on infected or critically colonized wounds, cancerous wounds, fistula wounds that may reveal a deep abscess, or if there is a known sensitivity to the dressing.
Ingredients or materials used in UrgoStart Plus Border include a polyabsorbent fiber, a soft-adherent TLC-NOSF Healing Matrix, a superabsorbent layer, and a silicone border with showerproof backing.
