POROUS SPONGE-LIKE CELLULOSIC MATERIAL FOR TREATMENT OF INJURIES

摘要

The invention comprises a porous sponge-like cellulosic material to be used in treatment of injuries and/or burns. The cellulosic material comprises zinc, copper, selenium and/or iron bound to and/or absorbed into the material matr ix in amounts sufficient to support wound base granulation and revascularisatio n, the amount of zinc, copper, selenium and iron being at least 0.1 .mu.g/g dry material.