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Review and evaluation of commercially available wound dressings Cover

Review and evaluation of commercially available wound dressings

Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe
Volume 32 (2024): Issue 6 (December 2024)
By: Nina Tarzyńska,  Patryk Śniarowski,  Anna Bednarowicz,  Sylwia Jagodzińska and  Dorota Zielińska  
Open Access
|Dec 2024

Figures & Tables

Fig. 1.

Wound healing process with an adequately fitted dressing. (figure based on [4])
Wound healing process with an adequately fitted dressing. (figure based on [4])

Fig. 2

Prospects for the global dressing market (figure based on [5])
Prospects for the global dressing market (figure based on [5])

Fig. 3.

TIMERS concept (figure based on [29])
TIMERS concept (figure based on [29])

Fig. 4.

Scheme of free swell absorptive capacity (figure based on self-analysis)
Scheme of free swell absorptive capacity (figure based on self-analysis)

Fig. 5.

Scheme of moisture vapour transmission rate (figure based on self-analysis)
Scheme of moisture vapour transmission rate (figure based on self-analysis)

Fig. 6.

Mode of action of the hydrogel dressing in the case of- a) dry wounds, b) wounds with exudate (figure based on [34])
Mode of action of the hydrogel dressing in the case of- a) dry wounds, b) wounds with exudate (figure based on [34])

Fig. 7.

Mode of action of the hydrocolloid dressing (figure based on self-analysis)
Mode of action of the hydrocolloid dressing (figure based on self-analysis)

Fig. 8

Mode of action of the a) super absorption dressing and b) superabsorbent polymer (figure based on [36])
Mode of action of the a) super absorption dressing and b) superabsorbent polymer (figure based on [36])

Fig. 9.

Mode of action of the absorption dressing (figure based on self-analysis)
Mode of action of the absorption dressing (figure based on self-analysis)

Fig. 10.

Mode of action of the alginate dressing (figure based on self-analysis)
Mode of action of the alginate dressing (figure based on self-analysis)

Fig. 11.

Mode of action of the foam dressing (figure based on self-analysis)
Mode of action of the foam dressing (figure based on self-analysis)

Fig. 12.

Moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) of wound dressing when in contact with vapour
Moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) of wound dressing when in contact with vapour

Fig. 13.

Free swell absorptive capacity of dressings
Free swell absorptive capacity of dressings

Type and properties of dressings (table based on [25])

TypeProperties
Passive dressing
– Foams– Protection against dehydration
– Films– Protection against infection and injury
– Silicones– For wounds with little exudate and epithelial wounds
Occlusive dressings
– Hydrocolloids– Occlusive
– Completely protects the wound from the external environment
Interactive dressings
– Alginates– For clean granulation wounds
– Hydrocolloids– Protection against dehydration
– Hydrogels– Promoting an optimal environment for wound healing
– Actively interacting with the wound surface by filling in tissue defects to stimulate granulation or protecting non-viable tissue to stimulate wound debridement.

Types of dressing and their properties

Type of dressingCompany (name of dressing)Type of woundProperties
HydrogelKIKGEL (Aqua-Gel®)bedsores, diabetic foot, burns

  • provide adequate moisture to the wound

  • high volume of MVTR

  • a moderate volume of free swell absorptive capacity

Hartmann (HydroTac® Transparent Comfort)burns
Lohamann & Rauscher (Suprasorb G)bedsores, ulcers, burns
Derma Sciences (Medihoney® HCS, Medihoney® HCS with adhesive border)bedsores, ulcers
HydrocolloidConvatec (Granuflex™ Extra Thin, Granuflex™, Granuflex™ Signal, Granuflex™ Bordered)bedsores, ulcers, burns

  • create a moist environment that enhances wound healing

  • low volume of MVTR, low volume of free swell absorptive capacity

Hartmann (Hydrocoll®, Hydrocoll® Thin)bedsores, ulcers, burns
TZMO (Medisorb H)bedsores, ulcers, burns
SuperabsorbentHartmann (Zetuvit® Plus)bedsores, ulcers

  • minimise adhesion to the wound and effectively manage exudate

  • a moderate volume of MVTR

  • high volume of free swell absorptive capacity

Mölnlycke (Mextra Superabsorbent®)bedsores, ulcers
Lohmann & Rauscher (Vliwasorb® Pro, Vliwasorb® Adhesive)bedsores, ulcers, burns, postoperative
Advancis Medica (Eclypse Adherent)bedsores, ulcers
Abigo Medical (Sorbact® Superabsorbent)bedsores, ulcers
Convatec (ConvaMax™ Superabsorber)bedsores, ulcers
AbsorbentLohmann & Rauscher (Vliwaktiv®)bedsores, ulcers, burns

  • absorb wound exudate and provide a relatively dry wound environment high volume of MVTR

  • high volume of free swell absorptive capacity

Zarys (Elastopor Steril)postoperative, little to no exudate
Abigo Medical (Sorbact® Absorbtion Dressing)ulcers, postoperative, infected
Coloplast (Biatain® Super Adhesive)burns, ulcers, postoperative
Lohmann & Rauscher (Vliwazell®)heavy exudate
Calcium alginateHartmann (Sorbalgon®)bedsores, ulcers, burns

  • generate moderate to profuse exudate and require additional support to keep them in place

  • high volume of MVTR

  • a moderate volume of free swell absorptive capacity

TZMO (Medisorb A)bedsores, diabetic foot, ulcers
Convatec (Kaltostat™)ulcers, bleeding heavily
Lohmann & Rauscher (Suprasorb® A)bedsores
FoamTZMO (Medisorb P Plus Adhesive)bedsores, burns

  • create a moist environment that promotes wound healing

  • high volume of MVTR

  • high volume of free swell absorptive capacity

Mölnlycke (Mepilex® Border EM, Mepilex® EM, Mepilex® Border)bedsores, diabetic foot, burns, ulcers
Convatec (Aquacel™ Foam, Aquacel™ Foam Non Adhesive, Foam Lite™)bedsores, diabetic foot, burns, ulcers
Smith & Nephew (Allevyn Adhesive)bedsores, diabetic foot, burns, ulcers
Coloplast (Biatain® Non Adhesive)bedsores, diabetic foot, burns, ulcers
Abigo Medical (Sorbact® Foam)infected
Lohmann & Rauscher (Suprasorb® P, Suprasorb® P Sensitive Border)bedsores, ulcers, burns
Hartmann (HydroTac, HydroTac® Transparent Comfort)bedsores

Mechanical properties of dressings

Type of dressingsMax. strength, direction 1 (N)Elongation at max. strength, direction 1 (%)Max. strength, direction 2 (N)Elongation at max. strength, direction 2 (%)
Hydrogels12.2 ± 2.6629 ± 41215.0 ± 5.5498 ± 285
Hydrocolloids19.4 ± 6.41653 ± 61618.4 ± 6.21659 ± 593
Superabsorbents61.8 ± 26.651 ± 3743.1 ± 13.5102 ± 48
Absorbents62.2 ± 42.548 ± 2660.7 ± 47.869 ± 26
Alginates16.7 ± 6.922 ± 97.4 ± 3.535 ± 12
Foams17.9 ± 7.3769 ± 24918.5 ± 7.5762 ± 229
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2024-0038 | Journal eISSN: 2300-7354 | Journal ISSN: 1230-3666
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Language: English
Page range: 13 - 23
Published on: Dec 31, 2024
Published by: Łukasiewicz Research Network, Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open
Keywords:
dressing,
wound healing,
moisture vapour transmission rate,
free swell absorptive capacity
Related subjects:
Business and economics,
Business management,
Business informatics,
Process management,
Industrial chemistry,
Cellulose, paper and textiles,
Polymer science and technology,
Materials sciences,
Biomaterials and natural materials

© 2024 Nina Tarzyńska, Patryk Śniarowski, Anna Bednarowicz, Sylwia Jagodzińska, Dorota Zielińska, published by Łukasiewicz Research Network, Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres
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