Advantages: 1 Maintains a moist wound environment and facilitates cell proliferation 2 Promotes self-soluble debridement 3 Can be used for black scab debridement Yuan Baofang, Stoma Wound Incontinence Care Clinic, Nantong University Hospital 4 Does not adhere to the wound and is easy to remove 5 Comfortable and reduces pain 6 Fills deep dead space of the wound Disadvantages: 1 Not suitable for wounds with much exudate 2 May impregnate the surrounding skin 3 Requires a second layer of dressing 4 Does not protect against bacteria