Abstract
Dressing choice can be challenging for clinicians, with many different product types and makes now available. The cost of wound care products is 93% higher for unhealed wounds than for those that heal, so planning appropriate care is essential. Wound care planning requires wound assessment and identification of the aim of care. In turn, this supports dressing selection. Using an assessment framework can help ensure that this is done in a structured way. Reassessment and review of the care plan at agreed intervals is also recommended. In addition to the aim of care, other factors influence the choice of dressing. These include local formulary requirements and allergies and sensitivities. An extensive range of dressings is available and these can be grouped into 10 types: hydrocolloid; wound contact layer; hydrogel; gelling fibre; alginate; foam; absorbent pads; film; odour absorbent; and antimicrobial. Clinicians should use available resources to support decision making and consider continuity of care when selecting the dressing to be used.
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