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Surgical site complications
can be a cause for concern

 

Patients with surgical incisions can experience the following post-operative complications:

• Surgical site infection^{1, 2}
• Blistering^{1, 2}
• Bleeding²
• Pain and discomfort during movement²
• Pain and trauma at dressing changes²

Conventional gauze dressings can:⁴

• become rigid and uncomfortable
• require frequent changes
• cause maceration
• provide limited protection from contamination

All of these complications can translate to increased time, expense and concern for the patient’s well-being.

References [+]

1. Ravenscroft. MJ, A prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing wound dressings used in hip and knee surgery: Aquacel and Tegaderm versus Cutiplast, Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2006;88:18-22
2. Harle et al. A Randomised clinical trial of two different wound dressing material for hip replacement patients. Journal of orthopedic Nursing;2005:9:205-210.
3. Leaper D, Synder RJ. The complex issue of wound infection. In: Advancing Your Practice: Understanding Wound Infection and the Role of Biofilms. Association for the Advancement of Wound Care; 2008:5-9 http://www.aawconline.org/pdf/International%20Publication%20Final%203.11.08.pdf. Accessed May 26, 2009.
4. Hulten L. Dressings for surgical wounds Am J Surg. 1994;167(suppl1A):42S-45S.