Investigating the use of Aquaform Hydrogel in wound management.
This article explores the role of hydrogels in wound management. Methods of debriding necrotic/sloughy wounds are considered and the benefits of using a hydrogel are discussed. The article focuses upon Aquaform Hydrogel, investigating the evidence of its efficacy, and concluding with an evaluation of the product which resulted in a change of practice.
Trudgian
J
J
Royal Cornwall Hospital, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro.
D000368:Aged; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003646:Debridement / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020100:Hydrogels / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009336:Necrosis; D009779:Occlusive Dressings / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D018579:Patient Selection; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology
D020100:Hydrogels