Unlike gauze, foam dressings do not shed fibres or particles ... 1995), or on wounds that are difficult to treat, such as diabetic foot ulcers (Foster et al, 1994). Because they can be left in place ...

Sucrose octasulfate dressing (UrgoStart Contact, Laboratoires Urgo Medical) shows promise as an option for treating neuroischemic diabetic foot ulcers, new research finds. Results from a ...

If the wound has a tunnel or undermining present, then a lightly packed dressing is needed to fill the dead space. Cover dressing options include: waterproof adhesive foam dressing, gauze/tape and ...

"Foam dressings are the largest category of moist ... arterial ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, post-operative wounds, traumatic wounds, and donor sites. XTRASORB™ Foam is indicated for ...

Those suffering from painful diabetic foot ulcers or chronic wounds may soon find succour in eco-friendly wound-dressing material based on cost-effective but nutrition-enriched “wonder plants of ...

The NHS could save £2m a year by using cheaper dressings for diabetic foot ulcers with no ill effects for patients, according to a trial reported by Health Technology Assessment. Researchers at ...

Allevyn Life is a silicone foam dressing which can also be used to treat or prevent pressure ulcers. Thanks to the positive results, Eskenazi has approved a hospital-wide rollout of the HAPU ...