Comparison of donor site dressings.
A comparison study of donor site care using 5 common modalities was undertaken. A total of 210 treated donor areas were examined for healing differences, comfort, complications, and cost. At the conclusion of the study we were able to recommend certain treatment methods depending on the nature of the donor wound.
D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013552:Swine; D013997:Time Factors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000009:adverse effects; D014183:Transplantation, Heterologous / Q000009:adverse effects; D014945:Wound Healing