What is, how to manage, and what are the effects of wound exudate? Introducing the 3M Exudate Pathway.

The article provides information on exudate, ways to manage exudate and effects of wound exudate and introduces the 3M exudate pathway and foam decision tools. Topics discussed are process of wound assessment and associated exudate, importance of managing exudate, types and colours of exudate, options for exudate management with interactive dressings like alginates, foams, hydrofibres, super absorbents, or through negative pressure wound therapy and compression therapy.