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2. Tegaderm - Wikipedia

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   Tegaderm is a transparent medical dressing manufactured by 3M. Tegaderm transparent dressings can be used to cover and protect wounds and catheter sites. Advantages of Tegaderm include its breathability and conformation to the skin such that it adheres in places such as the fingers and toes. Tegaderm may also be used in "buddy strapping" of ...

3. Hydrocolloid dressing - Wikipedia

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   A hydrocolloid dressing is an opaque or transparent [1] dressing for wounds. A hydrocolloid dressing is biodegradable , [ 2 ] breathable, and depending on the dressing selected, may adhere to the skin , so no separate taping is needed.

4. Negative-pressure wound therapy - Wikipedia

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   Foam dressings or woven gauze are used to fill open cavity wounds. Foam can be cut to size to fit wounds. Once the wound is filled, then a transparent film is applied over the top to create a seal around the dressing. The tubing is then attached and connected to the pump.

5. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Ions present in the dressing can interact with blood to produce a film that protects the wound from bacterial contamination. However, this dressing is not suitable for dry wounds, third degree burn wound, and deep wounds with exposed bone. It also requires secondary dressing because wounds can quickly dry up with alginate dressing. [9]

6. Adhesive bandage - Wikipedia

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   The adhesive bandage protects the wound and scab from friction, bacteria, damage, and dirt. Thus, the healing process of the body is less disturbed. Some of the dressings have antiseptic properties. An additional function is to hold the two cut edges of the skin together to make the healing process faster. [1]

7. History of wound care - Wikipedia

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   It allows oxygen to reach it and help heal but does not absorb any fluids. Transparent film dressings are used primarily on dry wounds. Hydrogel dressings: this type of dressing is more directed towards infected areas and those in need of a moist environment to heal properly. It helps promote the body's own natural functions of removing ...