Wound care dressings

Ausmed's Wound Care and Wound Healing Guide for Nurses Infographic Wound Assessment

Learn about some common examples of wound dressings including semipermeable film and impregnated gauzes and how to use them to prevent infection.

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Let’s face it, dressing selection can be overwhelming for clinicians because of the plethora of products that are in the wound care market space. If only there were a multifunctional smart-dressing that could be used on every wound etiology. It would make managing wounds much easier. Practical knowledge of dressing categories, functionality, appropriateness, and reimbursement is key in dressing selection.

Hydrocolloid dressings support natural healing by protecting wounds from trauma and contaminants while maintaining a moist healing environment.

WOUND CARE DRESSINGS

Studies have shown that wounds heal faster when given a moist environment. One way to support this moisture balance and encourage optimal healing is to choose the correct topical dressing based on the amount of drainage coming from the wound.

Hydrogel dressings contain 90% water in a gel base, designed to donate moisture to the wound bed. These dressings are ideal for wounds that are dry or have minimal drainage. These non-adherent dressings are made up of flexible fibers that swell in response to the drainage level of the wound, adding or donating moisture as necessary to maintain an optimal healing environment.