WOUND DRESSINGS

COLLAGEN

Used for chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, burns that are second degree or higher, and wounds that cover a large surface area.

Can be found in gel, powder, paste, and pad form, boosts tissue growth, reduces wound infection, can be worn for several days.

(Advanced Tissue, 2016)

Shoplet (2016)

Wound care dressings vary depending on the type of wound sustained. Identifying the type of wound, position, and severity will allow for one to choose the correct dressing to promote healing and decrease infection.

Dressings help with:

Wound debridement
Absorption of excess fluids
Stops bleeding, and begins the wound healing process

(Meaume, 2002)

References:

Advanced Tissue (2014). Advantages of

using collagen in wound care. Retrieved from http://www.advancedtissue.com/advantages-using-collagen-wound-care/

Jones, V., Grey, J.E., and Harding, K.G. (2006). Wound Dressings. BMJ : British Medical Journal 332(7544)

777–780. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1420733/

Meaume S., Senet P., Dumas R., Carsin H., Pannier M, Bohbot S. (2002). Urgotul®: a novel non-adherent lipidocolloid dressing.

British Journal of Nursing, 11(16). Retrieved October 12, 2016 from http://www.hollister.com/~/media/files/pdfs%E2%80%93for%E2%80%93download/wound%E2%80%93care/bjn_11_16_meaume.pdf