Fowler E, Papen J C
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Pressure ulcers that secrete moderate to large amounts of fluid often cause leakage from under dressings, odor, staining of clothing, denuding of the skin, and pain. Two highly absorbent dressings derived from seaweed have been introduced into the U.S. market for use in the management of exuding wounds. Severely debilitated patients with full-thickness pressure ulcers were treated for one week to three months with one of these alginate dressings (Kaltostat). The handling and performance characteristics of the dressing are discussed.
分泌中量至大量液体的压疮常常导致敷料下渗液、产生异味、衣物染色、皮肤剥脱及疼痛。两种源自海藻的高吸水性敷料已引入美国市场，用于处理有渗液的伤口。对患有全层压疮的极度虚弱患者使用其中一种藻酸盐敷料（卡尔托斯特）进行了为期一周至三个月的治疗。本文讨论了该敷料的操作和性能特点。
