Why gauze dressings should not be the first choice to manage most acute surgical cavity wounds

J Wound Care. 2003 Jun;12(6):237-9. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2003.12.6.26503.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Alginates / economics
  • Alginates / therapeutic use
  • Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium / economics
  • Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium / therapeutic use
  • Contraindications
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans
  • Occlusive Dressings* / adverse effects
  • Occlusive Dressings* / economics
  • Pain / etiology
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
  • Wounds and Injuries / nursing*

Substances

  • Alginates
  • Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium