The Search for an Ideal Temporary Skin Substitute: AWBAT
2009
Searching for the Best Temporary Skin Substitute
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Woodroof E. Aubrey
Primary Institution: Aubrey, Inc
Hypothesis
Can new technology improve the effectiveness of temporary skin substitutes?
Conclusion
New technological improvements in AWBAT are expected to enhance its performance compared to existing skin substitutes.
Supporting Evidence
- AWBAT is designed to maximize the attributes of an ideal skin substitute.
- Increased porosity in AWBAT is expected to improve adherence and reduce infection risk.
- AWBAT eliminates cross-linking agents to enhance interaction with fibrin.
Takeaway
This study looks for the best way to create temporary skin coverings for wounds, and it suggests that a new product called AWBAT might work better than older options.
Methodology
The study analyzes the desirable traits of skin substitutes and compares the new AWBAT design to existing products.
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