Product Reviews
Product focus: Dressing conformability and silver-containing wound dressings
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 4Background: All wounds have unique and irregular topographies, including cavities where fluids and bacteria may collect and increase the risk of wound infection. Aims: To qualitatively and quantitatively investigate the relationship between the physical structure...
Product focus: Hydrofiber® Technology: its role in exudate management
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 4Matching dressing properties to wound requirements is a fundamental part of any good protocol of care, but the mechanics of exudate handling are complex and many factors need to be considered. This paper introduces these factors, giving examples of their effects...
Technology update: Understanding film dressings
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 4Film dressings provide a simple and effective method of creating a moist wound environment and promoting healing in shallow wounds. They are indicated for the management of minor burns and simple wounds and their flexibility also means that they can be used...
- Assessing Mepilex® Border in post-operative wound care VIEW PDF
An important component of surgical wound management is the selection of suitable dressings, especially for wounds with post-operative complications. The aim of this study was to survey the opinions of surgical nurses on the efficacy of Mepilex® Border (Mölnlycke...
