Clinical experience with a new hydrogel wound dressing.
A new dressing is described which appears to improve wound healing after partial-thickness skin loss. The period between dressing changes is increased and patient discomfort decreased. It has been particularly useful in the treatment of scalds in children. There is no evidence of an increased infection rate. Alternative methods of sterilization may reduce the small number of minor hypersensitivity reactions.
D002056:Burns / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control
D011092:Polyethylene Glycols