Fragile Skin Around a Wound
Protect at risk skin by applying a protective barrier between the skin and the source of irritation.
Note: In some situations ostomy barrier products may be used for protection around tubes and fisulae.
Note: In some situations ostomy barrier products may be used for protection around tubes and fisulae.
Compression
Heavily Draining Wound - Exudate Management
Absorbent dressings used in the management of fluid loss from a wound. Some dressings are also used to fill dead space or a cavity type wound. Other dressings are used as a cover for an absorbent filler dressing. [14]
- Gupta, S., Andersen, C., Black, J., et al. (2107). Management of chronic wounds: diagnosis, preparation, treatment, and follow-up. Wounds. 29(9 suppl), S19-S36.
Exudate Management