INTERACTIVE DRESSINGS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN SOFT-TISSUE INJURIES AND THEIR POTENTIAL IN VETERINARY PRACTICE

Interactive dressings have been successfully used in human wound manag ement to modify the microenvironment at the wound interface to improve the conditions for tissue repair. Only minimal investigation has as y et been carried out to determine the comparative performance of these products in veterinary practice. Some confusion exists with reference to the performance profiles and composition of the product groups. Thi s review will attempt to clarify these differences and indicate their potential for use in veterinary practice.