Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Jul 2018
Case Reports Multicenter Study Observational StudyUse of a gelling fibre dressing in complex surgical or chronic wounds: a case series.
To evaluate the safety and performance of a gelling fibre dressing, with respect to wound exudate management, maceration and periwound skin conditions. ⋯ These clinical findings suggest the new gelling fibre dressing to be safe and effective in wound treatment of complex (non-healing) surgical or chronic wounds, to manage exudate effectively, and to optimise the conditions of wounds healing by secondary intention.
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Journal of wound care · Jul 2018
Comparative StudyA simple and fast dressing for skin grafts: comparison with traditional techniques.
The split-thickness skin graft (STSG) is commonly used for reconstruction of skin and soft tissue defects. For a successful graft, the thin skin must be in close contact with the recipient bed until the graft stabilises. This study introduces a simple and fast dressing technique, and compares it with the traditional tie-over dressing. ⋯ The simple and fast dressing is easy to apply, is able to be shaped according to the wound surface, and provides a secure dressing over the skin graft.
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Journal of wound care · Jul 2018
Use of a novel chitosan-based dressing on split-thickness skin graft donor sites: a pilot study.
Split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site dressings can play an integral role in reducing donor site morbidity. This study tested a novel, chitosan-based wound dressing, Opticell Ag, as an STSG donor site dressing for wounds <10% total body surface area (TBSA). ⋯ The chitosan-based dressing tested in this study is safe, effective, and associated with reasonable pain control and acceptable healing quality. The results suggest that it is a promising STSG donor site dressing.