Medical applications of copolyester elastomer films.
Medical dressings and devices are now required to fulfil a number of demands.  These include preventing the entry of bacteria to the wound and improving the healing rate.  Copolyester elastomers (COPEs) can play a significant role in providing these benefits because they can be blended to offer a range of characteristics.  In this article, the author discusses the mechanical and physical properties of COPEs and discusses how these properties have been utilized, and their potential for future development.
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D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D010030:Ostomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D010539:Permeability; D011091:Polyesters / Q000737:chemistry*; D011481:Protective Clothing; D013499:Surface Properties; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D013718:Tensile Strength