Surgical Dressing Reference Chart Data - JD DME
Surgical Dressing Reference Chart Data
This data was used to create the Surgical Dressing Reference Chart
| Dressing Type | Exudate | Thickness | Usual Dressing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alginate | Moderate to Heavy | Full | once daily |
| Collagen | Minimal to Moderate | Full | up to 7 days |
| Composite | Moderate to Heavy | Any | up to 3 times a week |
| Contact Layer | Any | Any | 1 time week |
| Foam | Moderate to Heavy | Full | up to 3 times a week |
| Gauze - Impregnated | Any | Any | once daily |
| Gauze - Non-Impregnated (no border) | Any | Any | 3 times day |
| Gauze - Non-Impregnated (border) | Any | Any | once daily |
| Hydrocolloid (cover/filler) | Minimal to Moderate | Any | up to 3 times a week |
| Hydrogel (no border) | Minimal | Full | once daily |
| Hydrogel (border) | Minimal | Full | up to 3 times a week |
| Hydrogel (filler) | Minimal | Full | 3 units per wound/per 30 days |
| Specialty Absorbative (no border) | Moderate to Heavy | Full | once daily |
| Specialty Absorbative (border) | Moderate to Heavy | Full | every other day |
| Transparent Film | Minimal | Partial / Closed | up to 3 times a week |
| Zinc Paste Impregnated Bandage | Any | Any | 1 time week |
| Wound Filler (not hydrocolloid) | Any | Any | once daily |
| Wound Pouch | Any | Any | up to 3 times a week |
Last Updated Dec 09 , 2023
