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Acta Dermato Venereologica· 2026Q1

Care of pressure sores: a controlled study of the use of a hydrocolloid dressing compared with wet saline gauze compresses

Anders Alm, AM. Hornmark, Per-Arne Fall, Lars Linder et al.

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An occlusive hydrocolloid dressing (Comfeel Ulcus) significantly reduced pressure sore area by week 6 (median 0% remaining vs. 31% for saline gauze, p=0.016) and decreased nursing time compared to wet saline gauze compresses in a randomized controlled trial.

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