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THE DISINFECTION OF SILICONE-FOAM DRESSINGS
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 1985The efficiency of four commonly used antiseptics, chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine, cetrimide and sodium hypochlorite was compared in the disinfection of silicone-foam dressing used in the management of open granulating wounds. An in vitro model was first used to determine the minimum effective concentration of each antiseptic in killing a standard ...
B K, Evans +3 more
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Practice Nursing, 1998
This fifth article in the series on wound dressing products examines the use of foam dressings in the management of granulating and epithelializing wounds. The properties of each dressing will be discussed, followed by the method of application and removal of the dressings. The foam dressings which will be discussed are Lyofoam, Lyofoam Extra, Lyofoam
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This fifth article in the series on wound dressing products examines the use of foam dressings in the management of granulating and epithelializing wounds. The properties of each dressing will be discussed, followed by the method of application and removal of the dressings. The foam dressings which will be discussed are Lyofoam, Lyofoam Extra, Lyofoam
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Evaluation of a new polyurethane foam dressing
Journal of Wound Care, 1997The treatment of moderately to heavily exuding wounds requires a dressing that will remove excess exudate while ensuring optimum conditions at the wound site and preventing maceration of the surrounding skin tissue. This prospective, stratified, randomised clinical trial was designed to assess the performance and safety of a new polyurethane foam ...
V, Banks +3 more
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Silastic Foam Dressing for Healing Exenteration Cavities
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina, 1990ABSTRACT Dressing the exenterated orbital cavity is difficult and time consuming for staff, traumatic to the healing wound, and painful for the patient, particularly when the wound is being left to granulate. We report the use of a silastic foam dressing which offers a number of advantages in this clinical situation.
M T, Benson +3 more
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A new hydrophilic foam dressing
Practice Nursing, 2001Selection of appropriate wound dressings can be confusing because of the plethora of dressing types that are available. Dressings do not contain magical properties, and it is only, therefore, careful and knowledgeable selection of appropriate dressings that will lead to successful healing of a wound and benefit for the patient.
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Silastic foam dressing: an appraisal.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1985Silastic foam polymerised in situ has been investigated as an alternative to other means of securely dressing split thickness skin grafts on involuted sites. The bacteriological risks and physical hazards have been explored. From a series of 25 patients silastic foam appeared to offer an easier safer and more effective means of graft fixation in ...
A R, Groves, J C, Lawrence
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Understanding wound dressings: foam dressings.
Nursing times, 2005Foam dressings vary in composition and levels of absorbency. They are available in both adhesive and non-adhesive options and in a wide variety of sizes and shapes (Boxes 1 and 2). Some products have film backings that are waterproof.
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Evaluation of Biatain Soft-Hold foam dressing
British Journal of Nursing, 2006Foam dressing products were introduced in the 1970s and quickly became accepted in clinical practice due to a wide range of benefits. Today, various foam dressings are available on the market. They can appear rather similar, but may well have different performance characteristics.
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