title: Fluid handling properties of hydrogel dressings.
abstract: The fluid handling properties of four hydrogel dressings were examined in a laboratory-based study to determine their ability to absorb liquid from or donate liquid to a range of standard test substrates simulating wound tissue in various states of hydration. The tests suggest that three of the dressings are likely to be effective fluid-donating agents, and one of the dressings has a dual ability to donate or absorb liquid depending upon moisture content and nature of the substrate to which it is applied. These observations are discussed in the context of the clinical use of hydrogel dressings.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hay
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D008422:Materials Testing; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000737:chemistry*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols