Types of wound dressings nursing

Let’s face it, dressing selection can be overwhelming for clinicians because of the plethora of products that are in the wound care market space. If only there were a multifunctional smart-dressing that could be used on every wound etiology. It would make managing wounds much easier. Practical knowledge of dressing categories, functionality, appropriateness, and reimbursement is key in dressing selection.

objectives To assess the wound by both inspection and palpation. To describe the types of wound closure and how to care of the sutures. To know the types of dressings To understand the goals of wound care. To know how to clean a wound. To know what is the purpose and types of wound dressings. To learn how to change a wound dressing .

Types of wound dressing

WOUND CARE DRESSINGS

Researchers are developing a new technique that can hear what is going on below a patient's bandages.

Infographic of different types of wounds