title: Impact on exudate management, maintenance of a moist wound environment, and prevention of infection.
abstract: Hydrocellular foam dressings can be effectively used in the management of many acute and chronic wounds. This article focuses on the role of foam dressings in exudate management, maintenance of a moist wound surface, and prevention of secondary wound infection.
authors.affiliation: Smith & Nephew Wound Management Division, Largo, FL 33773, USA. dave.brett@smith-nephew.com
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Brett
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing*