Pilot Study Comparing Taliderm™ Dressing Versus Standard of Care for Open Incision and Drainage of Wounds

Pilot Study Comparing Taliderm™ Dressing Versus Standard of Care for Open Incision and Drainage of Wounds

To evaluate wound healing with the use of Taliderm™ dressing and compare it to wet to dry dressing in the treatment of open wounds after incision and drainage.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Inpatients with soft tissue abscess that will result in an open surgical wounds greater than or equal to 4 cms in any dimension
• Wound will require serial dressing changes
• Greater than or equal to 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to obtain informed consent
• Pregnancy
• Prisoner