Method For Treating Wound, Dressing For Use Therewith And Apparatus and System for Fabricating Dressing

Abstract

A method of treating a wound using a customized dressing. In the method, at least one wound characteristic is evaluated. A treatment need as a function of the at least one wound characteristic is determined. A dressing having a dressing characteristic responsive to the treatment need is fabricated and applied to the wound. A dressing for use therewith and an apparatus and system for fabricating the dressing are provided.

1 - 12 . (canceled)  
   
   
       13 : A dressing for treating a patient having a wound with at least first and second contiguous regions surrounded by skin, the dressing comprising a first portion made from a first material adapted for engaging the first region of the wound and a second portion made from a second material different than the first material adapted for engaging the second region of the wound.  
   
   
       14 : The dressing of  claim 13  further including an adhesive layer for adhering the dressing to the skin of the patient, wherein the adhesive layer extends around the first and second portions.  
   
   
       15 : The dressing of  claim 13  wherein the second portion extends around the first portion.  
   
   
       16 : The dressing of  claim 13  wherein the first portion has a first thickness and the second portion has a second thickness.  
   
   
       17 : The dressing of  claim 13  wherein the first portion includes a first layer for engaging the first region of the wound and an overlying second layer, the second layer extending beyond the first portion and engaging the second region of the wound.  
   
   
       18 : The dressing of  claim 13  wherein the dressing further includes a third portion made from a third material different from the first and second materials.  
   
   
       19 - 22 . (canceled)