Surgical site complications
can be a cause for concern

Aquacel Surgical
 

Patients with surgical incisions can experience the following post-operative complications:

  • Surgical site infection1,2
  • Blistering1,2
  • Bleeding2
  • Pain and discomfort during movement1,2
  • Pain and trauma at dressing changes1,2
Potential consequences of surgical site infection
 

Conventional gauze dressings can:4

  • become rigid and uncomfortable
  • require frequent changes
  • cause maceration
  • provide limited protection from contamination
 

All of these complications can translate to increased time, expense and concern for the patient’s well-being.

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References [+]

  1. Ravenscroft. MJ, A prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing wound dressings used in hip and knee surgery: Aquacel and Tegaderm versus Cutiplast, Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2006;88:18-22
  2. Harle et al. A Randomised clinical trial of two different wound dressing material for hip replacement patients. Journal of orthopedic Nursing;2005:9:205-210.
  3. Leaper D, Synder RJ. The complex issue of wound infection. In: Advancing Your Practice: Understanding Wound Infection and the Role of Biofilms. Association for the Advancement of Wound Care; 2008:5-9 http://www.aawconline.org/pdf/International%20Publication%20Final%203.11.08.pdf. Accessed May 26, 2009.
  4. Hulten L. Dressings for surgical wounds Am J Surg. 1994;167(suppl1A):42S-45S.

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