Prospective RCT comparing two hydrocolloid dressings in acute trauma wounds in South Korea

Abstract

Objective: To compare the efficacy of two hydrocolloid dressings (Medifoam H; Genewel Co. Ltd. and DuoDERM; ConvaTec Inc.) for the management of lacerations, abrasions, and minor operation incisions.

Method: Patients with lacerations, abrasions, and minor operation incisions were randomly allocated to receive either Medifoam H or DuoDERM. Data collected included wound assessment (amount of exudate, wound infection, rate of wound closure, and the percentage of necrotic, sloughy, fibrous,granulation, and epithelial tissue present in the wound bed) and patient evaluation of itching, burning,leakage of exudate, pain and discomfort incurred from dressing and dressing change.

Results: In total, 66 patients were included in the study. No significant difference in wound assessment or in patient evaluation was detected between two groups.

Conclusion: The data collected from this study gave no evidence for any difference in efficacy between Medifoam H and DuoDERM for minor, acute trauma wound management.