The ideal wound dressing :
has the ability to keep the wound bed moist while absorbing excess fluids
protects the wound from further damage
addresses bacterial bioburden
does not injure viable surrounding peri-wound tissue
achieves hemostasis
debrides necrotic tissue
is appropriate for wound size, depth, and location
inexpensive with a long shelf life
doesn't cause the patient pain during changes
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