Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Jul 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyA randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of an advanced wound dressing used in Iran.
To compare the wound healing rate and incidence of infection in wounds treated with either a bioactive dressing (containing hydrophilic mucopolysaccharide, chitosan) or conservative treatment (gauze). ⋯ Use of a moist bioactive wound dressing significantly increased the healing rate when compared with the traditional dressings used in the participating hospitals. This will in turn bring significant cost savings.