<p>Effective exudate management has been shown to reduce time to healing, reduce the risk of skin damage and infection, enhance patient quality of life and improve healthcare efficiency. While not all exudate is necessarily ‘bad’, it is vital that clinicians aim to find a balance between the beneficial and damaging effects of exudate in order to achieve an optimal moist healing environment, while protecting the wound and peri-wound region from moisture-related damage.</p>