Alginates - ANSWER absorb exudate and maintain a moist wound environment. They
are best for wounds with heavy exudate (full partial thickness, bleeding, infected)
Alginate contraindication - ANSWER third-degree burns
Minimal exudate or dry
Eschar
Collagen indications - ANSWER partial/full thickness
Minimal to heavy drainage
Skin grafts/donor sites
Chronic non-healing
Collagen Contraindications - ANSWER third degree burns
Sensitive to bovine, porcine, ovine, avian
Eschar
T or F? Foam dressings can be used on hypergranulation tissue - ANSWER true
Hydrocolloid indications - ANSWER non-infected
Necrotic or granular
Dry
Protect newly healed skin
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are best for wounds with heavy exudate (full partial thickness, bleeding, infected)
Alginate contraindication - ANSWER third-degree burns
Minimal exudate or dry
Eschar
Collagen indications - ANSWER partial/full thickness
Minimal to heavy drainage
Skin grafts/donor sites
Chronic non-healing
Collagen Contraindications - ANSWER third degree burns
Sensitive to bovine, porcine, ovine, avian
Eschar
T or F? Foam dressings can be used on hypergranulation tissue - ANSWER true
Hydrocolloid indications - ANSWER non-infected
Necrotic or granular
Dry
Protect newly healed skin
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