Polyhexamethylene biguanide dressings in wound management

Nurs Stand. 2011 Jul;25(46):63-7. doi: 10.7748/ns2011.07.25.46.63.c8641.

Abstract

This article describes wound management using polyhexamethylene biguanide dressings in two patients experiencing multiple comorbidities. Wound bed debridement and bioburden management were important factors in achieving positive results in terms of promoting wound healing and reducing infection and malodour.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biguanides / administration & dosage
  • Biguanides / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*

Substances

  • Biguanides
  • polihexanide