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Abstract:
Pain is as very common problem in wound management and is one that is often neglected. This has an impact on both healing rates and patient quality of life. Pain is an indication that something is wrong and acts as one of the body's most important protective mechanisms and as such, should never be ignored. A comprehensive assessment of pain is vital and a plan of care formed that considers the type of pain that is being experienced and what interventions should be used. ActiFormCool is an ionic hydrogel dressing that has the ability to reduce pain in painful wounds, and this natural type of intervention should be the first consideration in reducing pain.
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