Selecting appropriate postoperative dressings to support wound healing and reduce surgical site infection.

The appropriate choice of postoperative dressing supports effective wound healing by providing a moist wound environment and reducing the risk of surgical site infection and blistering. Wound management is complex and practitioners need to consider the location of the wound, method of wound closure, expected exudate level and length of time the dressing needs to remain in place when selecting a product. The correct dressing selection will have a positive impact wound healing and the patient's quality of life.