Effectiveness of polyhexamethylene biguanide impregnated dressing in wound healing: a systematic review protocol

JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2016 Jul;14(7):76-83. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-002991.

Abstract

The objective of this review is to review and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) impregnated dressing in wound treatment for patients with chronic or acute wounds, compared with standard dressings or any other antimicrobial dressings.Specifically the questions for this review are.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Bandages
  • Biguanides / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic
  • Wound Healing*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Biguanides
  • polihexanide