Why gauze dressings should not be the first choice to manage most acute surgical cavity wounds
Bethell, E.
Journal of Wound Care 12(6): 237-239
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700 PMID: 12838602 Document Number: 566477
Acute surgical wounds left to heal by secondary intention are often routinely managed with gauze fabric dressings. This paper reviews research that suggests newer, modern dressings are more cost-effective and cause less pain on removal.
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