A multi-centre, prospective, clinical in-market evaluation to assess the performance of Opsite Post-Op Visible dressings.
Summary of "A multi-centre, prospective, clinical in-market evaluation to assess the performance of Opsite Post-Op Visible dressings."
The aim of this study was to assess the performance of Opsite Post-Op Visible as a post-surgical dressing in a typical clinical setting. In this multi-centre clinical evaluation, patients who underwent clean surgery were treated with Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing. Duration of dressing wear, visibility through the dressing and ability to handle exudate were assessed and the product was rated in comparison with those normally used. A total of 64 patients were recruited. Mean wear time was 4.5 days. Exudate management was rated very good or good at 96% of assessments. Visibility of the incision site was rated as very good or good at 72%, and as acceptable at 24%, of assessments. Patient comfort was rated very comfortable (63%) or comfortable (37%) at all assessments. Dressings were generally rated as satisfactory or exceeding expectations with clinicians stating that the Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing was better than the dressing they routinely used for 92% of patients. Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing is an innovative dressing combining good visibility with exudate management and patient comfort. It was found to have adequate wear time, visibility and exudate management properties making it suitable for use on a variety of surgical incision sites.
Affiliation
G O'Brien, Tissue Viability CNS, Naas General Hospital, Ireland.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: International wound journal
ISSN: 1742-481X
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Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20636341
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-481X.2010.00689.x
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