Table 2.

Examples of commercially available film dressings.

Commercial Product	Dressing Type	Observations	Refs.
Hydrofilm	Thin, sterile, semi-permeable film dressing	Transparent dressing	[32,33]
		Waterproof
		Bacteria-proof
		Sticks to the skin by a hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive
		Suitable as primary dressing for post-operative and trauma wounds or as a secondary dressing for retention purposes
		Can remain on the skin for several weeks without causing trauma upon removal
Hyalosafe	Hyaluronic acid-based film	Transparent dressing	[34]
		Allows easy wound monitoring
		Suitable for treating moderate exuding wounds and surgery wounds
OpSite	Thin semi-permeable film dressing	Covered with hypoallergenic acrylic derivatives	[32,35]
		More porous and permeable to water vapor and gases, but not to exudate
		Suitable for relatively shallow wounds
Tegaderm	Semi-permeable adhesive sterile film	Permeable to water vapor and oxygen	[36]
		Provides a moist environment that enhances healing rate
		May be useful in preventing skin breakdown at pressure areas
		Suitable for different wounds, including donor sites, minor burns, abrasions, and lacerations