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    Evidence summary: Wound management – hydrogel dressings without therapeutic additives

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    Open access
    Authors
    Watts, Robin
    Frehner, Liz
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Citation
    Watts, R. and Frehner, L. 2016. Evidence summary: Wound management – hydrogel dressings without therapeutic additives. Wounds Practice and Research. 24 (1): pp. 59-60.
    Source Title
    Wounds
    Additional URLs
    https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;res=IELHEA;dn=021184132546170
    ISSN
    1044-7946
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
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    This article has been published in a revised form in Wound Practice and Research. This version is free to view and download for private research and study only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale or use in derivative works

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/59332
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Question: What is the best available evidence regarding the effectiveness of hydrogel dressings without additional therapeutic additives in the management of wounds? Background: Hydrogels are designed to rehydrate a wound depending on the wound moisture levels. They are available in different forms including sheets, amorphous gels and impregnated gauze. They are best used with wounds with no or minimal exudate as they do not have capacity to absorb large amounts of exudate due to their high water content (up to 96%).

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