A Historical Digression On The Use Of Various Wound Coatings According To Literature Analysis

Abstract

It is a historical study of various wound surfaces’ use for further improvement. More than 300 types of wound coatings are currently used in clinical practice. The main requirements for WC are to create an optimal microenvironment for wound healing, high absorption capacity for wound exudate, the ability to prevent the penetration of microorganisms, sufficient permeability to gases, water vapours, elasticity, the absence of pyrogenic, antigenic, toxic, local irritant and allergic actions.