Global moist wound dressing market was valued at US$ 4,825 million in 2023 and is projected to hit the market valuation of US$ 7,946.4 million by 2032 at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2024 ...

Pressure ulcers are painful sores that arise from prolonged exposure to high pressure points, which restricts blood flow and leads to tissue necrosis. This is a common occurrence among patients with ...

We cannot be certain whether hydrogel dressings are any more effective for healing of venous leg ulcers than other types of dressing such as gauze and saline, alginate, manuka honey or hydrocolloid.

Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), preterm infants lie down immobile for long hours in a particular position, which makes them susceptible to develop pressure ulcers (PUs). These are developed ...

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) probably results in fewer surgical site infections (SSIs) than standard dressings in people with closed wounds after surgery. NPWT probably makes no difference ...

Factors to prevent pressure ulcers are pressure relief, prevention of shearing and friction, skin cleansing, plus adequate nutrition and hydration.

3 Committee discussion The medical technologies advisory committee considered evidence on antimicrobial agents in topical antimicrobial dressings for locally infected leg ulcers. Evidence was taken ...

Why the committee made these recommendations There are many topical antimicrobial dressings available for locally infected leg ulcers, with a variety of antimicrobial agents that vary in technical ...

Consequently, no affordable alternating-pressure solutions have been created for both homecare and hospital use that consistently and decisively prevent pressure ulcers for all individuals.