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. 2019 Dec 30;10(1):63. doi: 10.3390/biom10010063

Table 1.

Summary of fundamental and secondary characteristics for an ideal dressing.

Fundamental Characteristics Secondary Characteristics
  • 1-

    It should offer mechanical protection;

  • 2-

    It should keep the wound with optimum moisture and pH;

  • 3-

    It should allow gas exchange with the environment;

  • 4-

    It should ensure biological barrier;

  • 5-

    It should have affordable cost;

  • 6-

    It should be water resistant and easily removable;

  • 7-

    It should not need frequent changes;

  • 8-

    It should not be toxic or cause allergic reactions;

  • 9-

    It should not release non-biodegradable particles or fibers into the wound.

  • 10-

    It should not cause pain when applied or removed.
  • 1-

    It could promote wound healing;

  • 2-

    It could have antimicrobial activity;

  • 3-

    It could have hemostatic activity;

  • 4-

    It could promote the debridement;

  • 5-

    It should minimize the scar tissue formation;

  • 6-

    It could be transparent to allow healing monitoring;

  • 7-

    It could inactivate proteolytic enzymes in chronic wounds;

  • 8-

    It could be able to absorb bad odor.

Based on [13,14,15,16,17,18,19].