Healing with thin-film dressings

Thin film dressings are transparent, adhesive-backed plastic membranes usually composed of microporous polyurethane. The advantages and limitations of thin film dressings are discussed.

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Published in:	The American journal of nursing Vol. 91; no. 3; p. 36, 38
Main Authors:	Fowler, E, Cuzzell, J Z, Papen, J C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ovid Technologies 01-03-1991
Subjects:	Health care Humans Injuries Medical equipment & supplies Nursing Nursing Care - methods Polyurethanes - adverse effects Polyurethanes - pharmacology Polyurethanes - therapeutic use Wound Healing Wounds and Injuries - drug therapy Wounds and Injuries - nursing Wounds and Injuries - physiopathology
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Summary:	Thin film dressings are transparent, adhesive-backed plastic membranes usually composed of microporous polyurethane. The advantages and limitations of thin film dressings are discussed.
ISSN:	0002-936X 1538-7488
DOI:	10.1097/00000446-199103000-00014