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Sequential Treatment with Calcium Alginate Dressings and Hydrocolloid Dressings Accelerates Pressure Ulcer Healing in Older Subjects: A Multicenter Randomized Trial of Sequential versus Nonsequential Treatment with Hydrocolloid Dressings Alone
Author(s) -
Belmin Joël,
Meaume Sylvie,
Rabus MarieThérèse,
Bohbot Serge
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50058.x
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , multicenter study , multicenter trial , surgery , calcium alginate , dentistry , calcium
To compare the efficacy of a sequential strategy combining calcium alginate and hydrocolloid dressings treatment of grade III or IV pressure ulcers (PUs) and the efficacy of nonsequential strategy with hydrocolloids alone.