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Dressing types suitable for the treatment of pressure ulcers pressure ulcer grade
| Grade | Dressing type |
|---|---|
| Grade 1, minimally exuding grade 2 | Semipermeable film |
| Low to moderately exuding, non-infected grades 2-3 | Foams |
| Low to moderately exuding grades 2-4 | Hydrogels |
| Low to moderately exuding grades 3-4 | Hydrocolloids |
| Moderate to highly exuding grades 2-4 | Alginates |
| Moderate to highly exuding grades 2-4 | Hydrofibres |
