title: Evaluation of a foam dressing for acute and chronic wound exudate management.
abstract: This article discusses the use of a foam dressing for exudate management in both chronic and acute wounds, such as surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, trauma wounds, and leg ulcers. The primary objective of the study was to observe patients' wound progression in terms of wound size and the condition of the wound bed, when using this foam dressing as either a primary or secondary dressing. The outcome of the evaluation demonstrated that ActivHeal Foam Contact dressing effectively managed exudate. It was also observed that the dressing can assist in autolysis and support improvements in peri-wound status. Choosing an appropriate dressing to manage a wound is essential. Clinicians working in the NHS are under pressure to deliver good-quality clinical outcomes, and the ActivHeal Foam Contact dressing supports this outcome.
authors: Tissue Viability Nurse, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
authors: Lindsay
authors: L
authors: Bullough
authors: Tissue Viability Nurse, Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust.
authors: Sue
authors: S
authors: Johnson
authors: Clinical Support Manager, Advanced Medical Solutions.
authors: Rebecca
authors: R
authors: Forder
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004739:England; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D013222:State Medicine; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*
keywords: effectiveness; exudates; foam dressing; wound healing; wounds