Prakt. lékáren. 2022; 18(2): 116-121 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2022.024

Medical devices in wound healing I: Traditional and gauze dressings

Barbora Vraníková, Andrej Kováčik
Katedra farmaceutické technologie, Farmaceutická fakulta UK v Hradci Králové

Medical devices represent an essential aid in the process of wound healing. A wide range of primary and secondary wound dressings may be found at the Czech market. These products differ in the used material, shape and utilization. Therefore, the presented article aims to classify one of the fundamental groups of wound dressings, namely devices made of gauze, non-woven gauze, and cotton. The basic specifics, including examples, are summarized for each subgroup of medical devices utilized in wound healing. The provided information should assist the pharmacist or pharmaceutical assistant in selecting the most suitable one to cover patient needs.

Keywords: wound healing, dressings, gauze, cotton wool, non­‑woven gauze, medical devices.

Published: June 22, 2022  Show citation

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Vraníková B, Kováčik A. Medical devices in wound healing I: Traditional and gauze dressings. Praktické lékárenství. 2022;18(2):116-121. doi: 10.36290/lek.2022.024.
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