Tag: Xeroform

Developed in 1927 by Soviet surgeon Alexander Vishnevsky, this ointment quickly became a staple in the USSR [1.3.2, 1.3.4]. So, what is the balsamic liniment of Vishnevsky, and does it hold a place in modern wound care?

First used for decades in burn and plastic surgery, Xeroform is a medicated fine mesh gauze dressing widely used to cover and protect various wounds. What is Xeroform for? It is designed to maintain a moist wound environment and promote the healing of minor burns, skin grafts, abrasions, and other low-exudating wounds.