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Swelling of hydrocolloid dressings
Biorheology, 1997Wound healing is promoted by dressings that maintain a moist environment. Specifically, hydrocolloid dressings allow excess fluid to escape without permitting wound desiccation. However, the fluid handling capacity of hydrocolloid dressings depends on many factors such as the physicochemical properties of the gel formulation, and the design of the ...
B, Lanel +3 more
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Experiences implementing hydrocolloid dressings after caesarean section
Journal of Wound Care, 2023Aim: Despite increasing interest in reduction of surgical site infection (SSI) after caesarean section, there is limited evidence around optimal dressing choice. We report the experience of a secondary hospital in regional New Zealand changing from a basic contact dressing to a hydrocolloid dressing over a three-month period, reporting SSI rates ...
Simon M, Scheck, Sikhar, Sircar
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Evaluation of a hydrocolloid dressing
Journal of Wound Care, 1996A hydrocolloid dressing was compared to adhesive skin tapes on children's postoperative wounds. A total of 170 children of varying ages were randomised in two parallel groups, in nine centres of plastic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, urogenital and orthopaedic surgery.
M, Schmitt +9 more
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Hydrocolloid Dressings
American Journal of Contact Dermatitis, 1997Hydrocolloid wound dressings have been in use for nearly two decades, and have rarely caused allergic contact dermatitis. DuoDERM E (DuoDERM CGF) is a newer version of DuoDERM (ConvaTec Ltd, a division of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, Princeton, NJ) that contains a sensitizing derivative of colophony.We describe three patients who developed eczematous ...
D, Sasseville +2 more
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Acta Facultatis Medicae Fluminensis, 1998
The effect of hydrocolloid dressing the treatment of leg ulcers, its influence on ulcer bacteriological, and mycological flora and possible side-effects were presented. Forty patients were treated at the Department of Dermatovenerology during 1992-1994.Before starting the therapy, after 4 and 8 weeks, the smears for bacteriological and mycological ...
Gruber, Franjo +2 more
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The effect of hydrocolloid dressing the treatment of leg ulcers, its influence on ulcer bacteriological, and mycological flora and possible side-effects were presented. Forty patients were treated at the Department of Dermatovenerology during 1992-1994.Before starting the therapy, after 4 and 8 weeks, the smears for bacteriological and mycological ...
Gruber, Franjo +2 more
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Design of a new hydrocolloid dressing
Burns, 1989Hydrocolloid dressings composed of dextran, phospholipid, glycerol and sodium lauryl sulphate have been formulated. A ventilated hygrometer system has been used to study the evaporative water loss (EWL) from the excised wound of rats with and without these dressings.
A, Nangia, C T, Hung
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Practice Nursing, 1998
This is the first in a series of articles which will examine the use of various types of wound dressings in clinical practice. The properties of the specific wound dressing, the types of wound the dressing is most suitable for, and the correct application and removal of the dressing will be discussed in each article.
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This is the first in a series of articles which will examine the use of various types of wound dressings in clinical practice. The properties of the specific wound dressing, the types of wound the dressing is most suitable for, and the correct application and removal of the dressing will be discussed in each article.
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Lichen amyloidosus treated by hydrocolloid dressings
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2004ABSTRACTWe hereby report a case of lichen amyloidosus in a 69‐year‐old man unresponsive to various treatments. The patient was treated by occlusion with hydrocolloid dressings. Considerable subjective and objective improvement was observed with respect to the pruritus and cosmetic appearance.
D, Hallel-Halevy +3 more
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Tegasorb hydrocolloid dressing: advanced formulation
British Journal of Nursing, 1996Tegasorb advanced formulation hydrocolloid dressing from 3M Healthcare can be used on a variety of wounds, e.g. leg ulcers and donor sites. It encourages a moist wound-healing environment and can be used in all stages of wound healing, from black necrotic tissue to the epithelializing wound.
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The cytocompatibility of hydrocolloid dressings
Journal of Wound Care, 1997The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect on fibroblast proliferation of hydrophilic particles isolated from six commercial hydrocolloid dressings.The hydrophobic adhesive matrix of six hydrocolloid dressings was removed using a reflux extraction method with an organic solvent (xylene).
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