#ADAPTIC VS OIL EMULSION DRESSING SKIN#

Petrolatum gauze by virtue of its limited pore size prevents rapid evaporation from the wound and also prevents absorption by the secondary dressing of topical creams and ointments applied to address moisture or biofilm issues.

#ADAPTIC VS OIL EMULSION DRESSING SKIN#

Skin surface breakdown leads to a buildup of necrotic cellular debris and an increased opportunity for bacteria to form biofilms on the wound. Petrolatum impregnated gauze was developed to address these two aspects to improved wound healing. There are many reasons for wound deterioration such as desiccation and trauma from dressing removal. This blog is regarding the use of one of the very early contact dressings used to prevent gauze from sticking to the wound and to attempt to maintain a moist wound surface, namely petroleum gauze, or petrolatum impregnated gauze dressings. The problems associated with removal of gauze, and specifically wet to dry dressings, are well known and include pain and tissue damage. These dressings still remain the most available and least expensive of all the dressings. Historically, gauze dressings in various forms have been used for the management of most wounds. According to Watson and Hodgkin, the ideal wound dressing should exhibit a number of characteristics by providing the following: moisture and exudate management, prevention of saturation and strikethrough, diffusion of wound gases, microorganism protection, mechanical protection localized temperature and pH control removal/change comfort wound odor management cosmetic acceptability non-allergenic composition non-contamination of the wound bed and cost-effectiveness. Choosing one to use depends on the unique characteristics of the wound. There are many different kinds of wound dressings available. By Keval Parikh and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Adaptic vs oil emulsion dressing