The evidence supporting the use of honey as a wound dressing [PDF]
Some clinicians are under the impression that there is little or no evidence to support the use of honey as a wound dressing. This impression is reinforced by it being concluded in systematic reviews that the evidence is not of a high standard.
Molan, Peter C., P. C. Molan
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Clinical Outcome of Non-occlusive Versus Occlusive Dressing in Postoperative Sutured Wounds [PDF]
Introduction: The main objective of dressing wounds is to prevent wound infections. Successful wound management depends on an understanding of the healing process combined with knowledge of the properties of the various dressings available.
Dinesh Kumar, Amol Daniel
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Achieving international consensus for the prevention of orthopaedic wound blistering: results of a Delphi survey [PDF]
This article presents the results of an international 2 stage Delphi survey carried out via e-mail to achieve consensus as to the most effective postoperative wound management to prevent blistering and other complications.
Gillibrand, Warren +3 more
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Bacterial Growth Kinetics under a Novel Flexible Methacrylate Dressing Serving as a Drug Delivery Vehicle for Antiseptics [PDF]
A flexible methacrylate powder dressing (Altrazeal®) transforms into a wound contour conforming matrix once in contact with wound exudate. We hypothesised that it may also serve as a drug delivery vehicle for antiseptics.
Verena Dosch +16 more
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The Importance of Hydration in Wound Healing: Reinvigorating the clinical perspective [PDF]
Balancing skin hydration levels is important as any disruption in skin integrity will result in disturbance of the dermal water balance. The discovery that a moist wound healing environment actively supports the healing response when compared to a dry ...
Cutting, K. F. +7 more
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Laboratory evaluation of Drawtex Hydroconductive Dressing with LevaFiber technology [PDF]
Good wound bed preparation is an essential aspect of wound care and effective wound healing. Removal of dead and necrotic tissue either through autolytic or interventional debridement, followed by good exudate management, inhibition of matrix ...
School of Research, Enterprise and Innovation, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK +5 more
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Significant and rapid reduction of free endotoxin using a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing [PDF]
Objective: Endotoxin causes inflammation and can impair wound healing. Conventional methods that reduce bioburden in wounds by killing microorganisms using antibiotics, topical antimicrobials or antimicrobial dressings may induce endotoxin release from ...
Arvidsson, A. +3 more
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Indecent Exposure: A descriptive study of wound exposure times associated with dressing changes [PDF]
#360The main functions of a wound dressing are to facilitate the healing process and to protect the wound from further trauma. Regular wound dressing changes are required by health professionals to assess wound healing.
Page, T.
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Toward a Closed Loop, Integrated Biocompatible Biopolymer Wound Dressing Patch for Detection and Prevention of Chronic Wound Infections [PDF]
Chronic wound infections represent a significant burden to healthcare providers globally. Often, chronic wound healing is impeded by the presence of infection within the wound or wound bed.
Connolly, P +34 more
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Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Polyhydroxyalkanoate Based Electrospun Fibers for Wound Dressing Applications [PDF]
Wound dressings are high performance and high value products which can improve the regeneration of damaged skin. In these products, bioresorption and biocompatibility play a key role.
Fusco, Alessandra +36 more
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