Table V. Dressings1 (N=146).
| N (%) | Effect on Pruritus2 (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Hydrogel dressing | 2 (1.4) | -1.5 (0.7) |
| Petrolatum dressing | 39 (26.7) | -0.6 (0.8) |
| 3% bismuth tribromophenate/petrolatum dressing | 12 (8.2) | -0.6 (0.9) |
| Silver dressing | 32 (22.0) | -0.5 (0.8) |
| Foam dressing | 95 (65.1) | -0.2 (0.9) |
| Silicone dressing | 51 (34.9) | -0.1 (0.7) |
| Gauze | 62 (42.5) | 0.0 (0.7) |
| Retention Gauze | 57 (39.0) | 0.1 (0.8) |
| Non-adherent gauze | 39 (26.7) | 0.1 (0.6) |
| Adhesive bandage | 21 (14.4) | 0.3 (0.8) |
| Hydrofiber dressing | 4 (2.7) | 0.3 (1.3) |
1
See Supplement 1, question 52 for examples
2
-2=Relieves itch a lot, -1=Relieves itch a little, 0=No change, 1=Increases itch a little, 2=Increases itch a lot