Acute wounds
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Using antimicrobial foam dressings in paediatric wounds VIEW PDF
June Issue 3 Volume 2Kendall™ AMD antimicrobial foam dressings are highly absorbent foam dressings that contain polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB — also known as polihexanide) an effective antimicrobial agent that has very low cytotoxicity. These dressings are particularly...
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...
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...
- The use of Mepilex on dehisced amputation wounds VIEW PDF
Lower limb amputation wounds are difficult to dress because of their shape and location. This is compounded in Central Manchester because of the overall aim to promote transtibial as opposed to transfemoral prosthetic rehabilitation. The reduction in revision...
- Using soft silicone dressing (Mepiform) to prevent scarring in an acute traumatic wound VIEW PDF
Hyper trophic scarring happens when the body overproduces collagen during the healing process. This type of scarring is seen in about 50% of wounds after surgery and more than 50% of deep burns. Onset is clinically evident by four weeks post-trauma. Healing...
- Topical antimicrobial dressings: an overview VIEW PDF
Topical antimicrobial dressings containing silver or iodine can be used to reduce the bioburden of critically colonised or locally infected wounds to promote wound healing. This article provides guidance on the best use of antimicrobial dressings and describes...