New consensus document highlights need to address post-operative blistering to improve patient outcomes
At Mölnlycke Health Care, we work alongside clinicians, researchers and healthcare experts to advance evidence-based care and help raise standards for post-operative care.
A new international consensus document on post-operative blistering in surgical incision wounds reflects this commitment. Developed by a global panel of experts in partnership with the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) and sponsored by Mölnlycke, the publication brings together the latest evidence and expert perspectives on a complication that can affect patient comfort, wound healing, infection risk and recovery.
Presented at WUWHS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur by Karen Ousey, Daniel Chaverri and Paul Chadwick, the consensus calls for greater awareness, more consistent assessment and stronger clinical evidence to help healthcare professionals address post-operative blistering in practice.
Watch: Karen Ousey, Chair of the expert panel, shares why the consensus matters in clinical practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Xm4IkCzeI
The consensus also highlights the importance of protecting vulnerable skin, an area where Mölnlycke has long been a leader through Safetac® technology. By helping reduce skin trauma and support skin integrity, Safetac continues to demonstrate its value across a wide range of wound care applications.
Download the consensus document and discover the recommendations for blister prevention in incision care: Understanding blistering: Causes, treatment and prevention – Wounds International
Read more about our solutions for incision care here.
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