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Observation of the Therapeutic Effect of Hydrogel Combined with Alginate Dressings for a Patient with Grade 4 Acute Radiation Dermatitis: A Case Report.
Cao, Yongli; Zhu, Changhui; Zhu, Hongyu; Chen, Xiumei; Luo, Huiyu.
Affiliation
  • Cao Y; Yongli Cao, MSN, is Graduate Student in Oncology Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. In the Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Changhui Zhu, BSN, RN, is Deputy Chief Nurse and Enterostomal Therapist; Hongyu Zhu, MSN, RN, is Clinical Nurse; Xiumei Chen, BSN, RN, is Head Nurse, Department of Radiation Oncology; and Huiyu Luo, BSN, RN, is Director of Nursing Department, Chief Nursing Office.
Adv Skin Wound Care ; 37(9): 1-5, 2024 Sep 01.
Article de En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39162387
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT In this case report, the authors summarize their experience of using hydrogel combined with alginate dressings in the wound care of a patient with grade 4 acute radiation dermatitis. With the combination of hydrogel and alginate dressings, the authors achieved autolytic debridement of the wound and created a moist healing environment to facilitate wound closure. Hydrogel helps the dressing adhere better to the wound bed, ensuring that it does not easily detach during the wound healing process. It also eliminates the need for traditional adhesive tapes for fixation, thus avoiding damage to the fragile skin in the radiation field.The wound gradually decreased in size from an area of 10 × 12 cm, and exudate decreased continuously. The wound completely healed in 20 days with a total of 17 dressing changes. As the wound gradually healed, the patient's psychological burden decreased and comfort level increased. The patient expressed satisfaction and hope for the gradual healing of the wound.Thus, the treatment of severe acute radiation dermatitis with hydrogel combined with alginate dressings yields remarkable results, aligning the noninvasive, low-adhesive, absorbent, conformable, and comfortable attributes of optimized wound care. This experience provides a practical foundation for wound management in acute radiation dermatitis and supports clinical application and promotion of the approach.
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Texte intégral: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Base de données: MEDLINE Sujet principal: Radiodermite / Cicatrisation de plaie / Alginates Limites: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Langue: En Journal: Adv Skin Wound Care Sujet du journal: ENFERMAGEM Année: 2024 Type de document: Article Pays de publication: États-Unis d'Amérique

Texte intégral: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Base de données: MEDLINE Sujet principal: Radiodermite / Cicatrisation de plaie / Alginates Limites: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Langue: En Journal: Adv Skin Wound Care Sujet du journal: ENFERMAGEM Année: 2024 Type de document: Article Pays de publication: États-Unis d'Amérique