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Polyurethane Foam Dressing
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Foamed polymer sheets with small open cells that hold
wound exudate away from the wound bed; Protect wound
surface while maintaining a moist, insulated environment;
not appropriate if the wound is tunneling because the
dressing expands which can enlarge the tunnel
Collagen
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, A glycoprotein in the extracellular matrix of animal cells that forms strong
fibers, found extensively in connective tissue and bone; the most abundant
protein in the animal kingdom.
Tertiary Intention Healing (AKA delayed-primary intention)
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type of wound healing where wounds that are left open 3-5 days to allow
edema or infection to resolve or exudates to drain and are then closed with
sutures, staples or adhesive skin
Transparent Film Dressing
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Traps wounds moisture over the wound; ideal for small
superficial wounds; can remain in place for up to 5-7 days;
allows visual assessment of wound bed without removing
dressing
Approximated Wound
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