A new in vivo test method to compare wound dressing fluid handling characteristics and wear time

• Published in: Ostomy/wound management Vol. 57; no. 8; pp. 28 - 36
• Main Authors: Lutz, James B, Zehrer, Cindy L, Solfest, Staci E, Walters, Shelley-Ann
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States HMP Communications 01.08.2011
• Subjects: Ambulatory Care Facilities - organization & administration; Bandages; Home Care Services; Humans; Medical supplies; Nursing; Prospective Studies; Wear; Wound healing

A refined in vivo artificial wound model utilizing artificial wound fluid (AWF) was developed to overcome important limitations such as adhesive-skin interactions, movement, pressure, shear, and varying environmental conditions in in vitro models. Using this model, a study with primary endpoints of...