Lessons
- Wound Dressings
- Objectives
- Wound Dressings
- How Do We Choose a Dressing
- Characteristics of an ideal Dressing
- Dressings that Contribute Moisture
- Hydrogel
- Hydrogels
- Honey Dressings
- Moderate to Heavy Drainage
- Calcium Alginates
- Calcium Alginates
- Foams
- Foams
- Topical Antimicrobials/Bacteriocidals
- Silver – Ag
- Silver Dressings
- Dakins Solution
- Acetic Acid
- Underutilized Dressings
- Transparent films
- Transparent films
- Hydrocolloid
- Hydrocolloid
- Secondary Dressings
- Secondary Dressings Retention tape vs Border Dressings
- Retention Tape
- Border Dressing (Composite)
- Kerlix vs Kling
- When to change dressings
- Summary
- Compassion and Empathy
- References