Episode 23 – Wound Dressings

03/09/2024 4 min
Episode 23 – Wound Dressings

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Episode Synopsis

A physical therapist applies a dressing to an area of skin on a patient’s heel. The therapist decided to use the dressing as a prophylactic measure to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in an area that was determined to be particularly susceptible. Which of the following dressings would the therapist have MOST likely used?1. Calcium alginate2. Hydrocolloid3. Hydrogel4. Transparent filmWatch the video version of this Q&A episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/E-B9BTrSzoM