Occlusive Dressings and the Healing of Standardized Abrasions [PDF]
Journal of Athletic Training, 2008 Abstract Context: Acute skin trauma during sport participation, resulting in partial-thickness abrasions, is common. The limited investigations focusing on the acute wound environment and dressing techniques and the subsequent lack of evidence-based standards complicate clinical wound care decisions.
Joel W. Beam
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The role of the epidermis and the mechanism of action of occlusive dressings in scarring [PDF]
Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2011 ABSTRACTThe problem of cutaneous scarring has conventionally been approached as a pathology of the dermis. Multiple lines of evidence from the clinic, in vitro experiments, and in vivo animal and human studies, however, increasingly suggest that the epidermis plays a major role in the control of underlying dermal scar.
Thomas A. Mustoe, Anandev N. Gurjala
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Occlusive dressing-induced secretomes influence the migration and proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells and fibroblasts differently [PDF]
European Journal of Medical Research, 2018 Background Fingertip injuries treated with occlusive dressings (ODs) lead to nearly scar-free, functionally, and aesthetically pleasing results.
Michael K. Cerny +9 more
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Randomized Controlled Trial: Does the Use of Occlusive Hydrocolloid Silver-Containing Wound Dressing after Sternotomy Reduce Surgical Site Infection after Cardiac Surgery? [PDF]
Life(1) Background: To reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) following median sternotomy in cardiac surgery, we compared an occlusive hydrocolloid silver-containing wound dressing (OHSCWD) with a standard wound dressing.
Ryan Chaban +6 more
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Effect of different exit-site care dressings on preventing peritoneal dialysis related infection from nontropical area: a systematic review and network meta-analysis [PDF]
Renal FailureObject This study aims to conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy of various dressings in preventing exit-site infection (ESI) and peritonitis.Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science ...
Chunyan Feng +4 more
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Complete occlusive dressing for hypospadias in children
International Surgery Journal, 2021 Background: Dressing after hypospadias repair is particularly important to provide adequate pressure, hemostasis and prevent edema. Ideal dressing remains a challenge and multiple methods of dressings after hypospadias repair have been reported. Not many types of dressings are described in children and it varies from places and institutes.
Tanvir Khan +2 more
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Occlusive wound dressings: A greenhouse for bacteria? [PDF]
Journal of Infection PreventionBackground The modern wound dressing is produced to absorb fluid and protect against external contamination. The choice of which wound dressing to apply after surgery is usually based on local tradition. There are various impervious dressings on the market. Even if the wound is sterile before application, there will be subsequent recolonisation of skin
Vendela M. Scheer +3 more
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Semi-occlusive Dressing for the Management of Fingertip Amputations [PDF]
HAND, 2016 Objective: The objective of the study was to present an alternative therapeutic option that could replace local skin flaps in the management of fingertip amputations and to report the results from a functional, aesthetic, and general satisfaction point of view.
Arturo Verdugo +2 more
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Comparison of chlorhexidine based dressing versus simple occlusive dressing in preventing catheter related bloodstream infections at medical ICU in a resource constraint settings [PDF]
Intensive Care Med Exp, 2015 Ali S +5 more
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Psoriasis Treated with Topical Flucinolone Acetonide and Occlusive Dressings [PDF]
BMJ, 1963 C. J. Stevenson, G. E. Whittingham
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