WHAT AM I?Wound Dressing Version

South West Regional Wound Care Program

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What Am I? I may be a sheet, gel,

paste or rope

I do not replace systemic antibiotics for deep tissue infection

I am used as a broad spectrum topical antimicrobial

A. Calcium Alginate B. Hydrogel C. Foams D. Antimicrobial

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What Am I? I am a foam dressing

with a continuous release of Ibuprofen

I have low tack for easier removal

I am indicated for the treatment of painful, exudating wounds

A. Foams B. Charcoal C. Pain-Control

Dressing D. Antimicrobial

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What Am I? Cultural/ethical issues

may affect my usage

I may contain cellular based therapies

I may be a gel, wafer, or sheet

A. Biologic B. Hydrocolloid C. Hypertonic D. Antimicrobial

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What Am I? I am a porous sheet

I have low adherence to tissue

I am a contact layer that allows the transfer of exudate to a secondary dressing

A. Biologic B. Non-Adherent

Synthetic C. Hydrogel D. Foams

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What Am I? I may be a sheet or

fibrous rope

I have hemostatic capabilities

I am a seaweed derivative

A. Hydrofiber B. Foams C. Calcium Alginate D. Hypertonic

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What Am I? I apply localized

negative pressure to the wound surface

I assist in removing fluids from the wound

I cannot be directly placed over exposed organs

A. Negative Pressure B. Biologic C. Composite D. Films/Membranes

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What Am I? I absorb odor

I may include a layer of silver

My dressing edges must be sealed to control wound odor

A. Films/Membrane B. Charcoal C. Hydrogel D. Negative Pressure

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What Am I? I may be gauze ribbon,

gauze wafer, or a gel

I contain a salt concentrate

I am used for wounds with necrotic tissue

A. Hydrofiber B. Hydrogel C. Hypertonic D. Hydrocolloid

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What Am I? I am a transparent film

with a acrylic polymer pad

My acrylic pad cannot be cut

I support autolytic debridement

A. Clear Acrylic B. Charcoal C. Foams D. Negative Pressure

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What Am I? I come in varied

thicknesses and shapes

I may contain gelatin, sodium CMC and pectin

I am moisture retentive

A. Hydrocolloid B. Foam C. Clear Acrylic D. Films/Membranes

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What Am I? I am multilayered to

increase absorbency

I may help with autolysis

I am used with wounds that have mod-large amounts of exudate

A. Hydrogel B. Hydrocolloid C. Foams D. Composite Dressing

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What Am I? I am a polymer with a

high water content

I may be a gel, solid sheet, or may be embedded into gauze

I add moisture

A. Foams B. Hydrofiber C. Hydrocolloid D. Hydrogel

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What Am I? I may be a sheet or

packing strip of sodium CMC

I convert to a solid gel

I support autolytic debridement

A. Foams B. Hydrofiber C. Hydrocolloid D. Hydrogel

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What Am I? I am either a non-

adherent or adherent polyurethane

I may be occlusive

I may have other properties such as low tack, antimicrobial action or pain control

A. Foams B. Hydrofiber C. Hydrocolloid D. Hydrogel

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What Am I? I am a semi-permeable

polyurethane adhesive sheet

I can help reduce friction to susceptible skin

I am impermeable to liquid and bacteria

A. Foams B. Films/

Membranes C. Hydrocolloid D. Hydrogel

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