Wound dressings, does it matter and why?:

摘要: Compression therapy and treating venous insufficiency is the standard of care for leg ulcers. The need debridement on healing ulcers still debated. Dressings are often used under compression bandages to promote faster prevent adherence bandage ulcer. A wide range dressings available, including modern with different kinds biological activity. Microbial burden believed underlie delayed healing, but exact role microbiofilm in wound uncertain. Before choosing a specific dressing, four main functions should be considered: (1) cleaning, (2) absorbing, (3) regulating or (4) necessity adding medication. There no clear evidence support use one dressing over another, as demonstrated by many Cochrane review studies. In addition, prescriber enquire about contact allergies that may also develop during treatment. It shown early intervention investment reduce cost choice guided cost, ease application patient physician preference part complete strategy. medical specialist evident. Wound matter optimal treatment VLU patients.