Review article

DRESSINGS FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS TREATMENT

PREDRAG ŠTILET ; Dr. Štilet Outpatient Department, Podgorica, Montenegro
TANJA PLANINŠEK RUČIGAJ ; Ljubljana University Clinical Center, University Department of Dermatovenereology, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Dressings can be categorized into groups according to their exudate absorbing capacity or the phase of wound healing when they are most effi cient. Wound dressings are also classifi ed as basic dressings, i.e. materials used in all types of wound (as secondary dressings), highly absorbent dressings, alginate dressings, dressings with antimicrobial action (with the addition of DACC, iodine, PHMB, silver), fi lms, foams, dressings with honey, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, anti-odor dressings, dressings with protease modulators, dressings applied on scars, skin protecting dressings, dressings protecting wound surface, bio-cellulose dressings, dressings with collagen, and dressings with polyurethane matrix.

Keywords

modern dressings for wound treatment

Hrčak ID:

167876

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/167876

Publication date:

23.10.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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