The mechanism of capillarity in surgical dressings.
By appreciating the concept of capillarity and by determining whether or not the dressing to be used next to the wound should be hydrophilic or hydrophobic, a dressing can be designed that acts to remove secretions from a draining wound. It also may protect a wound from exogenous secretions.
D001458:Bandages; D002197:Capillary Action; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D011182:Postoperative Care