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- Title
Leg ulcer management. Hydrocapillary dressing to manage exudate in venous leg ulcers.
- Authors
Karlsmark T; Hahn TW; Thomsen JK; Gottrup F
- Abstract
This study evaluated the safety and clinical performance of Allone hydrocapillary adhesive dressing, Coloplast A/S, a newly developed moist wound healing dressing designed for exudate management of heavily to lightly exuding ulcers. Twelve patients with heavily to moderately exuding chronic venous leg ulcers were assessed during a 4-week observation period. Assessments included healing progress, pain, odour, pert-ulcer skin condition, ease of use, patient comfort and suitability of the dressing for managing exudate. The median ulcer area was reduced by 71% (P<0.05) and the wound bed tissue Improved markedly. No leakages of exudate were reported and the overall Impression of the dressing was good. The amount of exudate produced correlated well with the level of exudate assessed subjectively (P<0.05). Pain and odour were reduced effectively. No dressing-related adverse events were observed. This study has demonstrated that Allone Is safe and easy to use, and exhibits convincing clinical performance and exudate-handling properties In the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers.
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2004, Vol 13, pS29
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2004.13.sup1.12539