The use of hydrogels dressings is a concept stolen from disciplines such as geriatrics, where patients suffer bed
wounds and these
water - based polymer matrix dressings are applied to maintain moisture,
inhibit scab or crust formation, reduce pain,
and enhance epithelial migration for
wound repair.
One possibility that has been discussed by Emanuel
and others is the fact that the warming of the upper ocean may be
inhibiting the negative feedback associated with upwelling of colder sub-surface
water due to
wind stirring.