Non-adherent versus traditional dressings for wound care: comparative effectiveness, safety, and guidelines
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Record ID 32011000999
English
Authors' recommendations:
The evidence suggests that hydrocolloid dressings may be clinically effective for venous leg and pressure ulcers. Comparative safety data were lacking. Guidelines recommend non-adherent dressings for venous leg and pressure ulcers, amputations, and chronic wounds.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2011
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Adhesives
- Wound Healing
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