Search

Dressing Essentials

... For information on HCPCS coding and Medicare coverage, consult the "Coding and Coverage" table

How to Apply Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products

Ensure wound is optimally debrided, with no clinical signs of infection and pre-treated with appropriate dressings. Assuming wound is refractory to standard ...

How to Select and Apply Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices

This topic illustrates a new method to achieve effective seal of an open abdomen NPWT dressing on a highly exudative deepithelialized periwound lacking any dry ...

Compression: Tubular Dressings

The frequency of recommended dressing changes depends on the type and use of the surgical dressing. When combinations of primary dressings, secondary dressings ...

Radiation-Induced Cutaneous Damage - Treatment, Prevention ...

Local care of moist desquamation: systematic reviews and guidelines recommend the use dressings that promote a moist wound environment to facilitate healing.[6][ ...

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

This topic provides an updated evidence-based review and reimbursement policies on the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), with a focus on ...

Compression Brands Quick Reference

Editors ; Tubular dressing, Tubigrip · Low modified (10 mmHg) - use sizing for LIGHT compression, Size B for calf size of 10–12.5cm/3.9–4.9˝; C: 13.5–15cm/5.3–5.9 ...

Venous Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention

In the U.S., use of topical metronidazol for ulcer malodor is off-label. Charcoal dressings: a systematic review [82] found that activated charcoal dressings ...

Compression Therapy

This topic provides an overview on the use of compression therapy in the treatment of VLU (not for lymphedema). VLU is discussed in detail elsewhere (see " ...

Compression: Compression Bandages

Local Coverage Article: Surgical Dressings - Policy Article (A54563) [2]. The frequency of recommended dressing changes depends on the type and use of the ...

Basic Navigation

Feature Navigation

Solutions

Individuals:

Institutions:

Special Features:

Newsletter Signup