WHAT AM I?
Wound Dressing Version
South West Regional Wound Care Program
www.swrwoundcareprogram.ca
What Am I?
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I may be a sheet, gel,
paste or rope
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I do not replace systemic
antibiotics for deep tissue
infection
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I am used as a broad
spectrum topical
antimicrobial
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B.
C.
D.
Calcium Alginate
Hydrogel
Foams
Antimicrobial
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What Am I?
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I am a foam dressing
with a continuous
release of Ibuprofen
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I have low tack for
easier removal
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I am indicated for the
treatment of painful,
exudating wounds
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B.
C.
D.
Foams
Charcoal
Pain-Control Dressing
Antimicrobial
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What Am I?
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Cultural/ethical issues
may affect my usage
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I may contain cellular
based therapies
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I may be a gel, wafer, or
sheet
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B.
C.
D.
Biologic
Hydrocolloid
Hypertonic
Antimicrobial
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What Am I?
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I am a porous sheet
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I have low adherence to
tissue
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B.
C.
D.
Biologic
Non-Adherent Synthetic
Hydrogel
Foams
I am a contact layer that
allows the transfer of
exudate to a secondary
dressing
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What Am I?
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I may be a sheet or
fibrous rope
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I have hemostatic
capabilities
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I am a seaweed
derivative
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B.
C.
D.
Hydrofiber
Foams
Calcium Alginate
Hypertonic
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What Am I?
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I apply localized
negative pressure to the
wound surface
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I assist in removing
fluids from the wound
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I cannot be directly
placed over exposed
organs
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B.
C.
D.
Negative Pressure
Biologic
Composite
Films/Membranes
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What Am I?
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I absorb odor
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I may include a layer
of silver
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B.
C.
D.
Films/Membrane
Charcoal
Hydrogel
Negative Pressure
My dressing edges
must be sealed to
control wound odor
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What Am I?
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I may be gauze ribbon,
gauze wafer, or a gel
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I contain a salt
concentrate
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I am used for wounds
with necrotic tissue
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Hydrofiber
Hydrogel
Hypertonic
Hydrocolloid
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What Am I?
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I am a transparent film
with a acrylic polymer
pad
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My acrylic pad cannot
be cut
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I support autolytic
debridement
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B.
C.
D.
Clear Acrylic
Charcoal
Foams
Negative Pressure
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What Am I?
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I come in varied
thicknesses and shapes
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I may contain gelatin,
sodium CMC and pectin
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I am moisture retentive
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B.
C.
D.
Hydrocolloid
Foam
Clear Acrylic
Films/Membranes
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What Am I?
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I am multilayered to
increase absorbency
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I may help with autolysis
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I am used with wounds
that have mod-large
amounts of exudate
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Hydrogel
Hydrocolloid
Foams
Composite Dressing
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What Am I?
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I am a polymer with a
high water content
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I may be a gel, solid
sheet, or may be
embedded into gauze
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I add moisture
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B.
C.
D.
Foams
Hydrofiber
Hydrocolloid
Hydrogel
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What Am I?
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I may be a sheet or
packing strip of sodium
CMC
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I convert to a solid gel
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I support autolytic
debridement
A.
B.
C.
D.
Foams
Hydrofiber
Hydrocolloid
Hydrogel
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What Am I?
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I am either a nonadherent or adherent
polyurethane
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I may be occlusive
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I may have other
properties such as low
tack, antimicrobial
action or pain control
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B.
C.
D.
Foams
Hydrofiber
Hydrocolloid
Hydrogel
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What Am I?
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I am a semi-permeable
polyurethane adhesive
sheet
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I can help reduce friction
to susceptible skin
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I am impermeable to
liquid and bacteria
A.
B.
C.
D.
Foams
Films/Membranes
Hydrocolloid
Hydrogel
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Thank you!
South West Regional Wound Care Program
www.swrwoundcareprogram.ca