Application of Transparent Plastic Wrapping Film for Wound Dressing

Authors

  • Damrong Hadsaitong Department of Surgery, Thai Nakarin Hospital, Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand

Abstract

Objective: To introduce a new wound dressing application for the treatment of open wounds using transparent plastic food wrapping film.

Materials and Methods: The material is polyvinyl chloride plastic film readily available, inexpensive and requires minimal simple skill to prepare for use as dressing materials. The application of the dressing in conjunction with Betadine ointment and sterile gauze makes dressing changes less painful.

Results: The infection rate is low with a faster rate of wound healing. Three and a half years of follow up yielded very good wound healing results. The clinical applications of this simple plastic material in various situations are described along with discussion of precautions.

Conclusion: D-derm should be considered as an alternative to conventional dressings in order to reduce the cost of treatment of open wounds.

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Published

2004-03-31

How to Cite

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Hadsaitong D. Application of Transparent Plastic Wrapping Film for Wound Dressing. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2004 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];25(1):33-8. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/242854

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Vol. 25 No. 1 (2004): January - March

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Original Articles

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