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Comparative Study
. 1989 Dec;16(7):475-8.

Comparison of Blisterfilm and gauze for peritoneal catheter exit site care

C G Moore
  • PMID: 2604449
Comparative Study

Comparison of Blisterfilm and gauze for peritoneal catheter exit site care

C G Moore. ANNA J. 1989 Dec.

Abstract

Presently, gauze is the dressing of choice for exit site care. This article evaluates a different type of exit site dressing called Blisterfilm, a unique polyurethane adhesive film that has greater oxygen permeability, decreases the amount of pressure exerted on the catheter and exit site, and is easily removed.

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