Evaluation of a non-adherent, povidone-iodine dressing in a case series of chronic wounds

Journal of Wound Care

Volumn 22, Issue 8, 2013, Pages 401-406

  Campbell, N ^a   Campbell, D ^a  

^a ROYAL JUBILEE HOSPITAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Antimicrobial dressing; Cost efficiency; Povidone iodine; Product selection; Wound pain

Indexed keywords

EID: 84883337420     PISSN: 09690700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2013.22.8.401     Document Type: Article

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