Moist wound healing: a concept that changed our practice.
Winter's seminal paper from 1962 showed that a moist wound environment accelerates healing. Since then, different types of dressings have been developed based on this concept. This paper describes their background and correct usage.
Bryan
J
J
Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, UK. juliebryan@blueyonder.co.uk
D047070:Bandages, Hydrocolloid; D003102:Colloids; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
D003102:Colloids