Evaluation of a foam dressing for acute and chronic wound exudate management

British Journal of Community Nursing
Lindsay BulloughRebecca Forder

Abstract

This article discusses the use of a foam dressing for exudate management in both chronic and acute wounds, such as surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, trauma wounds, and leg ulcers. The primary objective of the study was to observe patients' wound progression in terms of wound size and the condition of the wound bed, when using this foam dressing as either a primary or secondary dressing. The outcome of the evaluation demonstrated that ActivHeal Foam Contact dressing effectively managed exudate. It was also observed that the dressing can assist in autolysis and support improvements in peri-wound status. Choosing an appropriate dressing to manage a wound is essential. Clinicians working in the NHS are under pressure to deliver good-quality clinical outcomes, and the ActivHeal Foam Contact dressing supports this outcome.

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Jan 20, 2012·Advances in Skin & Wound Care·Keith G Harding, Douglas Queen
Aug 10, 2012·British Journal of Community Nursing·Jane Menon
May 2, 1993·Journal of Wound Care·S Thomas

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Jan 13, 2021·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·Susy Pramod
Feb 22, 2021·Drug Delivery and Translational Research·Pia KaiserMaike Windbergs
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