David M. Warde

Silver Dressings – a Balance Between Antimicrobial Efficacy and Healing Promotion

Introduction: Silver within a dressing must be in its ionic state (Ag1+) for antimicrobial efficacy. However, to combat biofilm, additional components such as EDTA and benzethonium c...

Christopher Doherty , MSc;

David M. Warde ;

Christian Stephenson ;

Andrew McBain ;

Helen Thomason ;

07/29/2019

A Comparison of Silicone Bordered Dressings for Fluid Management in Chronic Wounds

Introduction: Silicone bordered foams are frequently used in the management of chronic wounds. More recently, silicone bordered superabsorbent dressings have been introduced. This study a...

David M. Warde ;

Jodie M. Lovett ;

Christian Stephenson ;

Sarah E. Jackson , DO, FACCWS;

02/09/2019

Evaluation of Foam Dressings to Provide Optimal Moist Wound Healing

Providing an optimal moist wound environment has been shown to benefit many aspects of wound repair. Moisture retentive foam dressings are now commonplace in the management of wound exuda...

Jodie M. Lovett ;

David M. Warde ;

Jennifer S. Haynes ;

02/09/2019

An Assessment of Seal Strength in Superabsorbent Dressings

Aim: Superabsorbent dressings are usually structured so that the inner absorbent core is encapsulated within an outer construction. This is to prevent superabsorbent polymers from spillin...

David M. Warde ;

Christian Stephenson ;

02/09/2019

A Simulated Leg Model Evaluation of Superabsorbent Dressings

Introduction: Due to their ability to absorb large quantities of fluid, superabsorbent dressings are used in the treatment of moderate to highly exuding wounds e.g. venous leg ulcers. Dre...

David M. Warde ;

Christian Stephenson ;

02/09/2019