Type of dressing
Gauze drain sponges
Polyurethane foam (Lyofoam)
Hydrocolloid (DuoDERM)
(Can be used as a platform to
protect skin, then covered with
drain sponge to collect secretions)
Silicone foam (Mepilex)
(Can be used as a platform to protect
skin, then covered with drain
sponge to collect secretions)
Carboxymethylcellulose impregnated
with ionic silver (Aquacel Ag)
Nylon impregnated with silver
(Silverlon)