Tag - Wound Dressing

How to put on a dressing

How to put on a dressing You should always cover a wound with a dressing to help prevent infection. Dressings also help stop bleeding by putting pressure on the wound. Below are instructions for putting different types of dressing on a wound. For more information on using bandages to hold a dressing in place, control bleeding, and support a limb see how to put on a bandage. Which dressing to use: • For large wounds, use a pre-packed sterile wound dressing with a bandage attached, [...]

Various type of Wound Dressing

WOUND DRESSINGS There are more than 3,000 types of wound dressings available on the market today; making it is easy to become overwhelmed by the options. The secret to understanding the various types of wound dressings is to learn the basic properties of the eight main categories of wound dressings.  The dressings within each category are not identical; however, they do possess many of the same properties.  This section provides detailed information on the properties of the eight main categories of wound dressings. Gauze Films Hydrogels Foams Alginates Composites Hydrocolloids Interactive [...]

Useful knowledge about hydrocolloid Dressings

Useful knowledge about hydrocolloid Dressings By Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, WOC, WCC, DWC, OMS Each month, Apple Bites brings you a tool you can apply in your daily practice. Description A hydrocolloid dressing is a wafer type of dressing that contains gel-forming agents in an adhesive compound laminated onto a flexible, water-resistant outer layer. Some formulations contain an alginate to increase absorption capabilities. The wafers are self-adhering and available with or without an adhesive border and in various thicknesses and precut shapes for such body [...]

What are foam dressings advantages

Foam Dressings Application Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds. Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These products protect the affected area   Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds. Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These products protect the affected area from outside invaders such as bacteria and, ideally, create an environment that will support healthy healing. One dressing category many clinicians turn to is the foam dressing. Learn more about [...]