Effects of Occlusive Dressings on Healing of Partial-Thickness Abrasions

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Abstract

Athletic Training and Sports Health Care | Partial-thickness abrasions are common among athletes, and several occlusive dressings are recommended to promote healing. This study examined the effectiveness of film, foam, hydro-colloid, and hydrogel dressings on healing time, measured by wound contraction, chromatic red, and luminance in standardized, partial-thickness abrasions.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)58–66
JournalAthletic Training & Sports Health Care
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2012

Disciplines

  • Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Surgery

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