Asked by Ahmet Cumali ÇINAR on Sep 30, 2024
Hydrogel
A) Absorbs drainage through the use of exudate absorbers in the dressing
B) Very soothing to the patient and do not adhere to the wound bed
C) Barrier to external fluids/bacteria but allows wound to "breathe"
D) Manufactured from seaweed and comes in sheet and rope form
E) Oldest and most common absorbent dressing
Hydrogel
A highly absorbent polymer material that can retain a significant amount of water, used in various medical and consumer products like wound dressings and contact lenses.
Soothing
Providing comfort, calmness, or relief from pain or distress, often applied in various therapeutic and personal care contexts.
- Identify the correct application of various wound dressing types and their uses.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct application of various wound dressing types and their uses.