On the preparation and characteristics of polymer systems for wound dressings

Possibility to use different kind of polymers for the development of wound dressings was analyzed in the abstract. Properties of different polymers used for wound dressings are analyzed in the abstract. The overview of recent literature about wound dressings is represented. On the basis of information our research with poly (vinyl alcohol) gels has been started. The first results are presented in this abstract. Different materials may be used for wounds protection but assessment of wound must be done before choosing them. Some conditions are important for burn treatment and wound dressing use: maintain vapour and moisture permeability characteristics similar to skin; prevent infection; provide necessary adherence between wound and wound dressing; be compatible and ensure physical structure in wet state.

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Przedstawiono obecny stan wiedzy literaturowej na temat opatrunków. Wyszczególniono i opisano właściwości materiałów polimerowych stosowanych do opatrywania ran. Zostały tez przedstawione wyniki badań dotyczących żelów na bazie polialkoholu winylowego.