III. See Also
- Foam Dressing (nonadherant, but absorbent)
IV. Characteristics
- Minimally absorbent
- Nonadherant Dressing
V. Technique
- Consider application of Antibiotic ointment
- Cover with Nonadherant Dressing
- Change dressing once to twice daily
VI. Advantages
- Decreased Trauma to wound base and epithelial cells
- Protects a dry healing wound
VII. Disadvantages
- Minimal to no exudate absorption
- Requires frequent dressing change (daily)
- Securing requires tape, Transparent Film Dressing or gauze roll
VIII. References
- Bello (2000) JAMA 283(6): 716-8 [PubMed]
- Degreef (1998) Dermatol Clin 16(2): 365-75 [PubMed]
- Findlay (1996) Am Fam Physician 54(5): 1519-28 [PubMed]
- Habif (1996) Clinical Derm, Mosby, p. 810-13
- Knapp (1999) Pediatr Clin North Am 46(6):1201-13 [PubMed]
- Krasner (1995) Prevention Management Pressure Ulcers
- Lewis (1996) Med-Surg Nursing, Mosby, p. 199-200
- Lueckenotte (1996) Gerontologic Nurs., Mosby, p. 800-7
- PUGP (1995) Am Fam Physician 51(5):1207-22 [PubMed]
- PUGP (1994) Pressure Ulcer Treatment, AHCPR 95-0653
- Way (1991) Current Surgical, Lange, p.95-108