Dressing an Abrasion
Channel: SoundMedAdvice
Date: 2012-01-28

Here I describe the best methods for dressing an abrasion (scrape).  Abrasions, over other wounds, are more likely to promote the sticking of dressings because of a large surface area that produces exudate which will dry-out when exposed to air. Exudate, is a fluid comprised of mainly water, proteins and white blood cells.  Occlusive dressings, like Tegaderm, non-adherent pads and Hydrocolloid prevent the wound from drying-out.  Drying-out leads to the formation of scabs, which leads to poorly healed abrasions. The best way to treat any would, but specifically an abrasion, is to maintain a moist clean environment.         

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