Polymer Foams | Hydrogels | Polymer Films | Alginates | Hydrocolloids | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Absorbent | + | + | - | + | ± |
Transparant | - | ± | + | - | - |
Suited for exudative wounds | + | ± | - | + | - |
Permeable to water vapor | + | + | + | + | - |
Permeable to oxygen | + | + | + | + | - |
Prevents bacterial entry | - | - | - | - | + |
Adherent to nonwounded skin | - | - | + | - | + |