Duoderm

WikiDoc Resources for Duoderm
Articles
Most recent articles on Duoderm Most cited articles on Duoderm Review articles on Duoderm Articles on Duoderm in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media
Powerpoint slides on Duoderm Images of Duoderm Photos of Duoderm Podcasts & MP3s on Duoderm Videos on Duoderm
Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Duoderm Bandolier on Duoderm TRIP on Duoderm
Clinical Trials
Ongoing Trials on Duoderm at Clinical Trials.gov Trial results on Duoderm Clinical Trials on Duoderm at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Govt
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Duoderm NICE Guidance on Duoderm NHS PRODIGY Guidance FDA on Duoderm CDC on Duoderm
Books
Books on Duoderm
News
Duoderm in the news Be alerted to news on Duoderm News trends on Duoderm
Commentary
Blogs on Duoderm
Definitions
Definitions of Duoderm
Patient Resources / Community
Patient resources on Duoderm Discussion groups on Duoderm Patient Handouts on Duoderm Directions to Hospitals Treating Duoderm Risk calculators and risk factors for Duoderm
Healthcare Provider Resources
Symptoms of Duoderm Causes & Risk Factors for Duoderm Diagnostic studies for Duoderm Treatment of Duoderm
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME Programs on Duoderm
International
Duoderm en Espanol Duoderm en Francais
Business
Duoderm in the Marketplace Patents on Duoderm
Experimental / Informatics
List of terms related to Duoderm

Duoderm is an opaque dressing used in medicine to protect wounds from contamination, and provide a moist wound-healing environment. It is generically known as a hydrocolloid dressing, made from a fruit pectin derivative. Hydrocolloids were initially utiized in medicine as a reliable, skin-friendly adhesive, useful for securing colostomy appliances to the patient's abdomen. Clinicians observed that acute abdominal wounds from colostomy operations healed more rapidly when a hydrocolloid was used. It is biodegradeable, nonbreathable and adheres to the skin so no separate taping is needed.

It not only protects wounds but allows them to heal faster. Many people like to apply these patches on the face in order to heal acne. It is also used to secure nasogastric tubes to the patient's face, without causing skin irritation. Duoderm is often used to heal pressure sores or pressure ulcers. As well as promoting healing, duoderm provides great comfort to the patient, as this type of wound is often extremely uncomfortable and an added layer of protection is soothing.

http://www.dressings.org/Dressings/duoderm-et.html http://woundcareshop.safeshopper.com/59/cat59.htm