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What is the current status of foam dressings?

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What is the current status of foam dressings?

Keith Cutting, Mike Waring, Richard White, Sarah Gardner

17 September 2012

While the literature includes many reports on the clinical efficacy of foam dressings, including some randomised controlled trials (RCTs) (Fletcher, 2005; Vogensen, 2006; Kirby, 2008; Bianchi et al, 2011; Dumville et al, 2011), there is still considerable confusion about their role and value in wound management.

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