title: Evaluation of a flexible new liquid polymer wound dressing.
abstract: Occlusive dressings are the foundation of wound care and have been shown to speed epithelialization and healing of surgical sites. Many different dressings have been introduced over the years including antibacterial ointments with gauze and adhesive, hydrocolloid bandages, and liquid adhesives. All of these have their limitations and advantages. We introduce our experience with a new organic polymer in solvent which when applied to a wound forms a flexible occlusive bandage. The material has been shown to have antimicrobial properties and be well-tolerated by patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA.
authors.forename: Sherry H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hsiung
authors.forename: Perry
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Robins
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001234:Aspergillus niger / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009779:Occlusive Dressings / Q000382:microbiology; D011108:Polymers; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers