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Silver Dressings

Wound Healing and Antimicrobial Properties of Silver Dressings

The antimicrobial properties of silver are utilized effectively in wound and burn dressings. It also allows a longer wear time, traps wound malodor and creates an optimal wound healing environment.

Burn Dressings

Best Selling Burn Care Dressings Of 2024

Burn wound dressings create a positive healing environment. They are anti-bacterial, highly absorbent, easy to wear and contour to wound surfaces. Expediting the healing process, they allow greater patient comfort.

Honey Dressings

Honey Dressings: Sweet!!

The treatment of acute or chronic wounds can have a multitude of solutions. This can have your head spinning when it comes to choosing the right dressing for your wound. It is widely accepted that a moist wound bed heals better. Many dressings incorporate silver compounds. One option that has been around for a while is the use of honey dressing.

Wound Dressings

Dealing with Wounds and Diabetes

Diabetes and wounds are always a bad combination. For people with diabetes, caring for wounds and injuries can be difficult. Being a diabetic wound healing can be affected by many factors.

Wound Dressings

Wound Preparations for the Management of Chronic Wounds

A chronic wound can prove to be extremely difficult to heal for both the patient and the healthcare professional. These types of wounds can be stubborn and are often impacted by another physical malady such as diabetes or ischemia.

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How to Waterproof a Wound for Swimming

Swimming with a wound during the healing process is possible. How do I swim safely with a wound? What do I need? We have the information you need to know. READ MORE

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