Nontraumatic, able to absorb exudate, keeps the wound bed moist, and is easy to apply and remove.
Not recommended for acutely infected wounds or third-degree burns.
Maintaining the right moisture balance is essential for promoting healing and preventing complications.
They maintain a moist wound environment, promote autolytic debridement, and reduce pain.
Reduction in wound size and improved healing due to maintained moisture.
Clean the wound, apply the hydrogel, and cover it with a moisture-retentive dressing.
By exerting localized downward pressure over a bleeding site to control excessive bleeding.
To respect patients' cultural practices and ensure their comfort during dressing changes.
Frequency depends on the type of dressing and the amount of exudate, typically every 1-7 days.
To support large abdominal incisions and reduce muscle stress during movement.
Erythema, blistering, and skin tears around the wound area.
The condition of the wound, the presence of drainage, and the patient's pain level.
To support underlying tissues and promote wound healing.
To assess the wound and determine the appropriate dressing and treatment plan.
Moderate to heavily exudating wounds, including leg ulcers and donor sites.
