Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous When the Statistical Analysis Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier and the four Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs) perform a Coding Verification Review and fail to reach…
Specialty Absorptives Action Specialty absorptives are unitized, multilayered dressings that consist of highly absorptive layers of fibers, such as absorbent cellulose, cotton, or rayon. These dressings may or may not…
Hydrocolloids Action Hydrocolloids are occlusive or semiocclusive dressings composed of such materials as gelatin, pectin, and carboxymethylcellulose. The composition of the wound contact layer may differ considerably among dressings. These…
Antimicrobials Action Antimicrobial dressings are topical wound care products derived from agents such as silver, iodine, and polyhexethylene biguanide. These products combine active ingredients with a dressing to deliver an…
Contact Layers Action Contact layers are manufactured as single layers of a woven (polyamide) net that acts as a low-adherence material when placed in contact with the base of the…
Composites Action Composite dressings combine two or more physically distinct products and are manufactured as a single dressing with several functions. Features must include a physical (not chemical) bacterial barrier…
Dressings and Devices OVERVIEW With more than 2,000 wound care products on the market, choosing the correct dressing or device may be difficult. In developing a management pathway and planning…
