PRESSURE ULCERS-DRESSINGS

SUMMARY

1. Superficial wound with heavy exudate: foam dressing (e.g Curafoam).

2. Superficial wound with moderate exudate: hydrocolloid dressing (e.g Comfeel).

3. Superficial wound with minimal exudate: transparent membrane dressing (e.g Opsite).

4. Deep wound with heavy-moderate exudate: calcium alginate dressing, sodium-impregnated dressing, VAC dressing.

5. Deep wound with minimal exudate: hydrogel dressing (e.g. Flexgel).

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.