Local dressings for pressure ulcers: what is the best tool to apply in primary and second care?
Lohi, J.; Sipponen, A.; Jokinen, J.J.
Journal of Wound Care 19(3): 123-127
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700 PMID: 20559190 Document Number: 638310
A vast range of dressings can be used on pressure ulcers, but despite this and the high expense often involved, there is no gold standard for the local treatment of these wounds. This literature review therefore set out to examine the evidence.
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