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Review
. 2014 Dec:Suppl Wound Care:S28-30.
doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.Sup12.S28.

An introduction to absorbent dressings

Menna Lloyd Jones  1
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An introduction to absorbent dressings

Menna Lloyd Jones. Br J Community Nurs. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Exudate bathes the wound bed with a serous fluid that contains essential components that promote wound healing. However, excess exudate is often seen as a challenge for clinicians. Absorbent dressings are often used to aid in the management of exudate, with the aim of providing a moist but unmacerated environment. With so many different types of absorbent dressings available today-alongside making a holistic assessment-it is essential that clinicians also have the knowledge and skill to select the most appropriate absorbent dressing for a given patient.

Keywords: Dressings; Exudate; Wound assessment.

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