Wound Care

Question 1

Transparent Wound Barrier

Answer 1

Op-Site or Tegaderm
Advantages:
*Temporary Skin
*Nonporous, self adhesive and left in place
*Wound can be assessed
*Occlusive-> Promotes healing
*Elastic
*Do not adhere to wound itself

Question 2

Hydrocolloid Dressings

Answer 2

DuoDerm or Tegasorb 
Advantages:
*Last a long time, H2O resistant
*Can mold to surfaces, temporary skin, barrier
*Decreases pain
*Absorbs drainage and contain odor
Disadvantages:
*Obscures visibility, facilitates anaerobic bacterial growth
*Softens and wrinkles; hard to remove
*Leaves residue in skin

Question 3

Impregnated Non-adherent Dressing

Answer 3

Vaseline gauze, Xeroform, Iodiform

• Material is impregnated with other substances
• Requires a secondary dressing