A disposable dressing forms a compartment around and above a wound site and a volatile antimicrobial compound is allowed to sublimate/evaporate into the compartment. A heating element is included in the dressing, with heat stimulating wound healing and simultaneously accelerating sublimation/evaporation of the antimicrobial compound.

Disclosed is an adhesive wound healing tape comprised of a water vapor permeable backing and adhesive that can be applied over a wound and remain in place throughout the healing process. Preferably, the tape is applied over a wound without gauze bandage or non-stick gauze material and compresses opposing sides of the cut into one another to promote faster healing with a less visible and often invisible scar.

The invention relates to a unit for hemostasis. The unit is configured to be directly applied to a bleeding wound and comprises an envelope enclosing an inner space as well as an effective amount of a hemostatic material disposed within the inner space. Furthermore, the invention relates to an arrangement of two or more such units for hemostasis, the units being coupled to each other. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for producing an arrangement of units for hemostasis. In accordance with the method, an effective amount of a hemostatic material is disposed within an interior region of a starting material, and neck regions are formed on both sides of the charge so as to form an envelope enclosing the charge.

A system for detecting potential for infection includes a wound dressing and an electronics component. The wound dressing includes a temperature sensing layer and a cover layer comprising a substrate and a backing layer. The electronics component includes a power source, an electronic control unit (ECU), and a communications interface positioned within a housing and removably coupled to the temperature sensing layer of the wound dressing. The electronics component is configured to receive a plurality of temperature readings from the temperature sensing layer, and provide an indication of potential infection of the wound based the plurality of temperature readings. In various embodiments, each of the plurality of temperature readings corresponds to a temperature of an area around a wound. Methods for preventing infections using the system are also described.

An athletic tape product for securing or supporting a human or animal body part is provided that includes a substrate impregnated with an aqueous elastomer dispersion comprising cooling agents.

An adhesive wound dressing has a body forming a first pair of limbs and a second pair of cross limbs. The first pair of limbs meet the second pair of cross limbs substantially orthogonally at a central juncture. The limbs each have an adhesive surface on a contact side of the body. The dressing has at least one peel-off sheet covering adhesive surfaces of the limbs and a non-adhering central padding covering the contact side of the central juncture. The dressing may be used for dressing lacerations including digit lacerations such as distal or interdigital lacerations.

Dressings for treating a tissue site with negative pressure are disclosed, which may include a dressing having multiple layers and incorporating a material adapted to neutralize proteolytic enzymes. In one example embodiment, a dressing may include a first layer comprising a hydrophobic gel having a plurality of apertures. A material adapted to neutralize proteolytic enzymes may be applied to a surface of the first layer. The dressing may further include a second layer comprising a fenestrated film and coupled to the first layer. Additionally, the dressing may include a third layer comprising a manifold, which in some instances may be a polymeric foam. The dressing may further include a fourth layer comprising a polymer drape.

The present disclosure relates generally to wound dressing compositions that include a β-glucan which can stimulate an immunomodulatory effect on cells within a wound, increase the healing rate of a wound, and stimulate the healing of recalcitrant wounds. The wound dressing includes a mixture of a collagen, a polysaccharide, and a β-glucan. Also disclosed herein are methods for use of the wound dressing as well as kits including the wound dressings of the present technology.

Improved formulations for topical treatment that ensure at least localized transdermal or systemic delivery of an active agent through skin, nails or hair follicles are disclosed.

The present disclosure relates to mucoadhesive preparation comprising chitosan, and methods thereof. Further, the present disclosure relates to applications of the mucoadhesive preparation.