A clinical evaluation of a transparent, absorbent, adhesive wound dressing

Abstract

The performance of a transparent absorbent adhesive wound dressing (TAAWD) was observed over 7 days in five plastic surgery clinics across Germany. The study included 47 diverse postoperative linear wounds and donor sites with dry or minimal exudate levels. Data on ease of application and removal, adhesive strength, skin compatibility, conformability to the body, visual wound inspection and parameters of wound assessment were collected and analysed. At the end of the observation period, 100% of wounds were recorded as healing with no reported complications. Clinicians considered that the new dressing had predominantly met clinical needs in 89% of cases. The dressing was shown to be skin friendly, easy to apply, adhere and conform to the skin while protecting the wound and allowing the patient to shower. Due to its transparency, the dressing enabled direct wound surveillance without potential disruption to the wound and healing process.

An advanced transparent hydropolymer wound dressing for undisturbed post‐op management of surgical wounds following hip and knee replacement: A prospective observational series

“…While 95% application adherence to the dressing was observed, two participants required a dressing change because of the presence of exudate. Safe application of the dressings for up to 7 days in linear postoperative wounds or donor sites with dry or minimal exudate levels was already described 24 . Similarly, dressing edges peeling off the skin was described in some cases but was also not negatively rated because of the hydropolymer pad remaining in situ 24 .…”

“…Safe application of the dressings for up to 7 days in linear postoperative wounds or donor sites with dry or minimal exudate levels was already described. 24 Similarly, dressing edges peeling off the skin was described in some cases but was also not negatively rated because of the hydropolymer pad remaining in situ. 24 In both studies, participants maintained normal daily hygiene including showering, which may increase the occurrence of a dressing peeling off the skin.…”

“…24 Similarly, dressing edges peeling off the skin was described in some cases but was also not negatively rated because of the hydropolymer pad remaining in situ. 24 In both studies, participants maintained normal daily hygiene including showering, which may increase the occurrence of a dressing peeling off the skin. In these cases, additional fixation with a non-woven adhesive tape was demonstrated to be beneficial.…”

Development of Bacterial Cellulose Biocomposites Combined with Starch and Collagen and Evaluation of Their Properties

“…Wilpiszewska et al [74] observed that films based on carboxymethylated derivatives of starch and cellulose were transparent and elastic; however, Santos et al [75] demonstrated that biocomposites of thermoplastic corn starch and BC showed a lower transparency than pure BC, different results from those found in our study. It is important to highlight that using a transparent wound dressing allows the patient to assess the wound healing process continuously without stimulating the injured area, thus reducing the probability of secondary injuries, particularly in cases of dermal lesions [76]. Thus, the application of samples F2-F9 in clinical practice is highly relevant.…”