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Leveraging Electronic Sensors in Smart Wound Dressings

Benefits of Occlusive Dressings in Wound Healing

The treatment of wounds has evolved over time, with differing perspectives on wound care impacting recommended treatment methods. For example, exposing wounds to open air was previously thought to be the most effective manner of treatment as this exposure would support the scabbing process.

The Critical Role of Dressings in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also known as vacuum-assisted wound closure or “wound vac,” refers to a system that applies sub-atmospheric pressure to a wound surface in order to draw out fluid and help promote faster healing with reduced risk of infection. This technique has become increasingly popular in the care, treatment, and management of numerous acute and chronic wounds.

Role of Collagen in Wound Care

You may recognize “collagen” as an ingredient in many commercially available beauty serums, creams and capsules popular in the cosmetic industry, but collagen is also used in a variety of medical devices to treat chronic, non-healing wounds.

An Introduction to Hydrogels and Their Benefits Within Advanced Wound Care

As components of wound dressings, the benefits of the inclusion of hydrogels has been extensively explored. When incorporated into a wound dressing, hydrogels offer many distinctive benefits over other dressing materials.

How Medical Adhesives Are Used in Healthcare Applications

Medical-grade adhesives are typically coated on a variety of backings to form medical fixation materials. When creating any medical-grade adhesive, careful consideration should be taken in the selection of the proper adhesive type, backing substrate and coating technique.