A review of the physical, biological and clinical properties of a bacterial cellulose wound dressing

J Wound Care. 2008 Aug;17(8):349-52. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2008.17.8.30798.

Abstract

Almost paper thin, this new dressing is sufficiently permeable to cope with moderately exuding wounds, such as burns and donor sites. This review assesses the existing laboratory and clinical data on this novel dressing type.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Exudates and Transudates
  • Humans
  • Occlusive Dressings*
  • Permeability
  • Polysaccharides*
  • Safety
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polysaccharides
  • hemicellulose