Hydrophobicity Removes Wound Bioburden, Aiding Healing ā MM1603
Wound infection is one of the main areas of concern in theĀ management of the wound environment. Infection complicatesĀ treatment and impedes the healing process by damaging tissue,Ā reducing wound tensile strength and inducing an undesirableĀ inflammatory response.
More recently, wound dressings have beenĀ introduced into clinical practice that reduces bacteria by adsorbingĀ bacteria on the dressing surface through a hydrophobic effect.
Modern Medicine ā MarchĀ 2016
