Module III: Wound Care Formulary:
Understanding and Optimizing Dressing Selection

Selecting the most appropriate dressing for a wound can be complex as there are hundreds of dressings available today that may be used to manage multiple wound characteristics. This program reviews moist wound healing and provides information about different topical dressings that promote wound healing.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:

  • Describe the benefits of moist wound healing

  • List major characteristics of an ideal dressing

  • State the principles of wound management

  • List one feature or benefit of each dressing category
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