CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE USE OF WOUND DRESSINGS IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PHLEGMONSOF THE FACE AND NECK

Abstract

The article presents the clinical and cytologic analysis of«Aquacel Ag + Hydrofiber dressing», “Aquacel Ag foam Hydrofiber dressing” and “Granuflex” (ConvaTec, USA) wound covering efficiency for complex treatment in patients with face and neck phlegmons was carried out. We proved positive impact and efficiency of the wound covering on repair process in postoperative purulent wounds in patients with face and neck phlegmons. Application of “Aquacel Ag + Hydrofiberdressing”, “Aquacel Ag foam hydrofiber dressing”, and “Granuflex” allowed to improve wound condition in earlier terms, put secondary sutures and reduce terms of patient hospital stay.

Keywords

• wound process
• wound covering
• wound dressing
• absorbent dressing
• treatment for face and neck phlegmons
• purulent wounds
• treatment for purulent wound
• cytology