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Alginate hydrocolloid impregnated zinc paste bandages-an alternative in the management of lymphoedema? [PDF]

Veins and Lymphatics, 2013
Several studies have shown an impressive reduction in swelling as a result of compression, and inelastic bandages have become widely accepted as a part of lymphatic decongestive therapy for managing lymphoedema.
Franz-Josef Schingale, Hugo Partsch
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Efficacy of an Adhesive Hydrocolloid Bandage on Wound Healing: Findings of a 28-Day, Single-Centre, Randomised, Controlled Study. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT This single‐centre, randomised, controlled study assessed the wound healing efficacy of adhesive bandages in eligible healthy adults (N = 36) aged 25–55 with Fitzpatrick skin types II and III using a model of laser‐induced wounds. Here, we report data for wounds that were randomised to treatment with either a hydrocolloid bandage for multi‐day
Levine AS, Du-Soriano J, Gleason MM, Petersen L, Mathew R, Small E, Kirsner RS.   +6 more
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The Effectiveness, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT Venous leg ulcers occur due to chronic venous insufficiency in the lower extremities and are often difficult to heal. Platelet‐rich plasma and platelet‐rich fibrin are products that contain high concentrations of platelets. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness, safety and cost‐effectiveness of these products for the treatment of ...
Bui UT, Parker CN, O'Brien J, Hansen LIM, Glynn R, Kisa S, Princeton DM.   +6 more
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Tilapia Fish Skin Treatment of Third-Degree Skin Burns in Murine Model

Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023
This study explored the feasibility of using fish skin bandages as a therapeutic option for third-degree skin burns. Following the California wildfires, clinical observations of animals with third-degree skin burns demonstrated increased comfort levels ...
Carissa Garrity, Christina Garcia-Rovetta, Iris Rivas, Ubaldo Delatorre, Alice Wong, Dietmar Kültz, Jamie Peyton, Boaz Arzi, Natalia Vapniarsky   +8 more
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Current status and progress in research on dressing management for diabetic foot ulcer

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes and is associated with a high risk of lower limb amputation and mortality. During their lifetime, 19%–34% of patients with diabetes can develop DFU.
Pingnan Jiang, Qianhang Li, Yanhong Luo, Feng Luo, Qingya Che, Zhaoyu Lu, Shuxiang Yang, Yan Yang, Yan Yang, Xia Chen, Yulan Cai, Yulan Cai, Yulan Cai   +12 more
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Pilot study of homologous platelet gel in venous ulcers [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017
: Background: Venous ulcers represent 70% of the lower limb ulcers. They are difficult to heal, requiring a correct diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
Mariele Gobo de Oliveira, Luciana Patricia Fernandes Abbade, Hélio Amante Miot, Rosana Rossi Ferreira, Elenice Deffune   +4 more
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Reduced Clinical and Economic Burden Through Evidence-Based Dressing Selection for Wound Management: Findings From a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT The growing burden of wounds is placing pressure on clinicians and healthcare providers globally. This study aimed to determine the impact of using a hydrocellular polyurethane foam dressing (HPFD) on weekly dressing changes in mixed aetiology wounds.
Milne C, McFee K, Costa B, Askew N, Allen D, Atkinson L.   +5 more
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Use of Hydrocolloid Dressings in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in High-risk Patients: a Retrospective Cohort

Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, 2018
Objective. This work sought to evaluate the association between using preventive hydrocolloid dressings and the onset of pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients. Methods.
Olga Lucía Cortés, Luz Dary Salazar-Beltrán, Yudi Andrea Rojas Castañeda, Paula Andrea Alvarado Muriel, Aracelly Serna Restrepo, Doris Grinspun   +5 more
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Uso de hidrocolóide e alginato de cálcio no tratamento de lesões cutâneas

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Hidrocolóide e alginato de cálcio são utilizados no tratamento de lesões cutâneas e muitos profissionais da saúde desconhecem as evidências que sustentam sua indicação na cicatrização.
Luciane da Silva Pinheiro, Eline Lima Borges, Miguir Terezinha Vieccelli Donoso   +2 more
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Hydrocolloid Dressing Application in the Treatment of Chronic Wounds and Relation to Quality of Life

Acta Clinica Croatica, 2017
The aim was to analyze relationship between the application of hydrocolloid dressings in the treatment of chronic wounds and relation to the patient quality of life. Th e study included 33 vascular outpatients.
Dunja Jurić Vukelić, Jelena Jurić
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