Foam dressings have many clinical applications, such as hypertonic wounds, limb venous ulcers, diabetes foot ulcers, traumatic abrasions, etc. Good absorption of exudates, non stick to wounds, with cushioning and thermal insulation properties. Foam dressing is helpful to promote the healing of patients' wounds. Generally, it should be used reasonably according to the condition of the patient.
Its function is to:
1. Can absorb wound exudate and reduce wound secretions.
2. It can create a moist environment on the wound, reduce the adhesion between dressings and granulation tissue, and promote tissue proliferation and wound repair.
3. It plays a role in cleaning and keeping the skin under pressure warm, isolating external pollution, protecting exposed nerve endings of wounds, and relieving pain.
4. The foam dressing is moderate in hardness and softness, which can effectively relieve the pressure on the wound surface and reduce the occurrence of bedsores in bedridden patients.