title: Clinical efficacy of Comfeel Plus Transparent Dressing.
abstract: Hydrocolloid dressings have been in use for more than 20 years. They are indicated for the treatment of granulating, superficial wounds with low to moderate exudates. There are a number of hydrocolloid dressings available, one of which is Comfeel Plus Ulcer Dressing. This differs from the others by combining a hydrocolloid with calcium alginate in its formation to increase the absorptive capacity. This article examines another product of the Comfeel Plus range, Comfeel Plus Transparent Dressing (Coloplast A/S) and describes a small evaluation of the product. The conclusion is that Comfeel Plus Transparent Dressing performs well in terms of healing, compliance, adherence and flexibility. Furthermore, it is transparent and it is therefore possible to follow the wound healing process without removing the dressing.
authors.affiliation: Southern Derbyshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goodhead
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003102:Colloids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D009930:Organic Chemicals; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D009930:Organic Chemicals; C093472:comfeel