| Use of the vapor permeable membrane for cutaneous ulcers: details of application and side effects. | |
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PMID: 6512039 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Vapor permeable membranes (VPM) are commonly being used to treat cutaneous wounds where partial or full thickness skin is lost. Five years of experience with one particular VPM has taught a great deal concerning its proper use. Correct preparation of the treatment site to allow adhesion followed by application of the VPM with the right amount of tension and border are of paramount importance or aggravation rather than improvement of the cutaneous defect may occur. Initially, the membrane should be changed frequently, once or twice a day in heavily contaminated or necrotic wounds. Side effects are usually related to improper application, with resultant leaking of fluid and irritation of normal skin. Recent success has been achieved by weekly application of VPM in the office, removal at home after several days, and subsequent use of 10% benzoyl peroxide lotion until the next office visit. Extreme caution must be exercised if VPM is used to treat patients who are severely leukopenic or malnourished. |
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Authors:
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J C Alper; E A Welch; P Maguire |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume: 11 ISSN: 0190-9622 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. Publication Date: 1984 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-02-11 Completed Date: 1985-02-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907132 Medline TA: J Am Acad Dermatol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 858-66 Citation Subset: IM |
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Combined Modality Therapy Humans Leg Ulcer / pathology, therapy* Occlusive Dressings* Skin / pathology Skin Ulcer / pathology, therapy* Wound Healing* Wound Infection / pathology, therapy |
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