Characteristics and Clinical Application of Commonly Used Wound Dressings

The pathological mechanism of wound healing is complicated and affected by multiple factors. Modern wound dressings are widely used in the clinical management of wound healing and have achieved good therapeutic effects. Clinically, wounds are often caused by different etiologies. However, there are few reviews focus on the selection of reasonable dressings for different types of wounds. This study mainly focuses on the characteristics of commonly used wound dressings and summarizes the characteristics of the most commonly used wound dressings in clinical practice and their effects. The advantages and disadvantages of pathology wounds: diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, burns, and leg ulcers are reviewed. This study aims to provide references for the development and clinical selection of wound dressings for scientific researchers and first-line nursing staff who are engaged in wound dressings.