Wound care.Transparent film dressings, hydrocolloids, foam dressings foam dressing Wound care A highly absorbent dressing, which allows less frequent changing of dressings and ↓ maceration of surrounding tissues Indications Heavily exudating wounds, especially after debridement or desloughing, when drainage peaks; deep cavity , alginates, and hydrogels are a few of the products that serve as shelters for wounds, helping to make skin vital again. Deciding on which product to use can depend on several factors, including what type of tissue is in the wound. Advantages to look for include a product that keeps the environment moist moist having a moderate moisture content, slightly wet to the touch. moist dermatitis see moist dermatitis of rabbits. moist grain storage grain stored at about 30% moisture in airtight silos. , locks out bacteria and other contaminants, and molds well to the skin. Hydrocolloids, hydrogels, and transparent films will help maintain moisture, but transparent film can be hard to apply. Will the product require you to apply a secondary dressing? How much absorption will it provide? Consider also how time- and cost-efficient Adj. 1. cost-efficient - productive relative to the cost cost-effective efficient - being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas" the product is and how long it can be left on the skin. Gauze gauze (gawz) a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material. absorbable gauze gauze made from oxidized cellulose. bandages, for instance, may require several changes and can be painful to remove. |
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