At a recent seminar I attended, we were told wet-to-dry dressings are considered substandard for optimal wound care. Is this true? Yes, the majority of wound care experts consider wet-to-dry dressings ...

When removing a chest tube, first stack a Xeroform Petrolatum gauze dressing on a nonadhesive dressing. Tape three sides of the dressing over the tube with foam tape. While keeping a fourth piece of ...

How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...

This evidence summary discusses the best available evidence for advanced wound dressings and antimicrobial dressings for managing common chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ...

Researchers from the University at Buffalo (N.Y.) have developed imaging technology capable of seeing through wound dressings, according to an April 24 news release from the university. Here are five ...

WALLINGFORD, Conn., June 22 (UPI) --Z-Medica's QuikClot Combat Gauze has again been recommended the "hemostatic dressing of choice" for the U.S. military. The recommendation comes from the U.S.