Professional paper

Alginats as compresses in the treatment of wounds

Janko Hančević
Suzana Tunuković
Mirta Kraljević
Milan Rukavina

Abstract

Authors give a review of using alginates in the treatment of wounds with high exudate (deep defects of tissue, chronic wounds). Our statement is supported by professional references stating experiences and results of numerous randomized clinical evaluations, as well as trials on animals. The use ot alginate dressings challenge quality support in the management of chronic wounds, and together with important pharmacoeconomical advantage folloving the use there of, represent best recommendation for a broad use of alginate dressings in hospitals, surgery and home care conditions.

Keywords

Wound; Dressings; Alginates

Hrčak ID:

190512

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/190512

Publication date:

1.12.2000.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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