Contact layer dressings are commonly used as primary dressings for partial and full-thickness wounds, in acute and chronic wound management. Non-adherence, ease of application and removal, and pore size are key features affecting selection of an appropriate contact layer. This poster describes the use of a novel contact layer to help achieve these goals in the care of patients with a variety of wound types.

Description of Past Management:

The prior management for these patients involved the use of an absorbent dressing. All wounds were considered free of infection and had minimal necrotic tissue. Details about the wound, medical conditions, and prior wound care will be provided for each case.

Clinical Approach and Outcomes:

Patients were managed for four weeks using a new contact layer dressing*. Data will be provided about the ease of use, conformity to the wound, non-adherence to the wound, and less pain at time of dressing changes.

Conclusions:

The performance of the contact layer dressing* was well accepted by patient, family, and providers. The product was found to be easy to use, versatile, and non-adherent. Patient comfort was enhanced, and dressing frequency decreased; making this dressing* a valuable adjunct to the treatment regimen in these cases.

*Restore Contact Layer with Triact Technology, Hollister Wound Care, Libertyville, IL.

Supported by Hollister Wound Care, LLC