#$%^&*AU2012227206A120121011.pdf#####ABSTRACT An apparatus for protecting a region of skin having compromised integrity, the apparatus comprising: a substrate (460) configured to surround the region of skin, the substrate (460) comprising a non-absorbent material a conformable frame (462) configured to surround the region of skin, the conformable frame (462) comprising a fluid-wicking material and being removable relative to the substrate (460) a fluid storage reservoir (273) in fluidic communication with the conformable frame (462), the fluid storage reservoir (273) being removable relative to the substrate (460) and the conformable frame (462), the conformable frame (462) transferring fluid from the region of skin to the fluid storage reservoir (273) and an access port (274) for introducing material to the region of skin without removing the fluid storage reservoir (273).
