Table 1.
• Capable of maintaining a high humidity at the wound site while removing excess exudate |
• Free of particles and toxic wound contaminants |
• Non-toxic and non-allergenic |
• Capable of protecting the wound from further trauma |
• Can be removed without causing trauma to the wound |
• Impermeable to bacteria |
• Thermally insulating |
• Will allow gaseous exchange |
• Comfortable and conformable |
• Require only infrequent changes |
• Cost effective |
• Long shelf life |