“Wet Diapers - Dry Patients”: An effective dressing for patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery

Kapila, Atul; Bhargava, Amit; Funk, Len; Copeland, Stephen A.; Levy, Ofer

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2004.09.027

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“…Diapers have been described as an effective dressing for patients undergoing arthroscopy. 12 We used diaper-based dressing method as described above. We believe it would have the benefits of closed wound care while simultaneously reducing contamination of the wound and maceration of the surrounding skin.…”

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Study to Determine the Effect of Diaper-Based Wound Care Method in Reducing Wound Contamination Period in Patients Suffering from Perianal Burn Wound

Chalwade¹,

Sawant

Katyal

2023

Indian J Plast Surg

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Background Local wound care in perianal burn wounds is difficult owing to the risk of contamination from fecal soiling. The problem is aggravated in small children and bedridden critical patients who are unable to convey passage of stools. We used diaper-based wound care to reduce contamination. Materials and Methods We used ethylene trioxide sterilized diaper-based dressings in such patients. These were changed at 6-hour interval. Total and mean prevented period of contamination was noted as primary objective parameters. Time to heal, maceration of surrounding skin, and wound culture swab results were noted as other parameters. Result The diaper-based wound care led to reduced mean daily and total contamination period. Conclusion This diaper-based wound care method reduces contamination period of perianal wounds in patients suffering from perianal burn.

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