Dressings for deep wounds

Article Abstract:

Comparison of various cavity dressings and a Cavity Wound Dressing (CWD) based on in-use costs and operating characteristics makes choosing a dressing for a particular wound easier. In the study, Allevyn CWDs, and Kaltostat, Granuflex Paste and Sorbsan cavity dressings were used mainly on patients of 16 years or over with wounds more than 1 cm deep, or suffering from Stage IV pressure sores. It was found that Allevyn CWDs were cheapest to use, costing 40.44 pounds sterling to heal a wound, while Sorbsan cavity packs were the most expensive at 81.81 pounds sterling for a course of treatment.

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Staying power

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted on tapeless dressings to assess their effectiveness on patients with difficult wounds. Tapeless dressings do not need to be stuck to the patient's skin and come in a range of shapes. The number of dressing changes, the time required and the dressing's ability to hold the primary dressing were assessed. The results indicated that tapeless dressings are good for wounds on elbows, heels and sacral regions. Dressings had to be changed less often and took less time. Patients found them comfortable and the windows were a useful way of looking at the primary dressing.

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Evaluating a dressing

Article Abstract:

In 24 case studies, 88% of nurses found 3M's Tegasorb hydrocolloid dressing better than other such dressings in their experience. The dressing has a semi-permeable film covering and is used to treat leg ulcers, pressure sores, and superficial wounds such as burns. Of the users, 67% found that Tegasorb was easier to apply than other hydrocolloid dressings, but only 29% thought its presentation and packaging were better. Wear time was regarded as better by 63% of nurses, while 50% thought Tegasorb was easier to remove.

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