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2. First aid kit - Wikipedia

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   Gauze roller bandages – absorbent, breathable, and often elastic; Elastic bandages – used for sprains, and pressure bandages; Adhesive, elastic roller bandages (commonly called 'Vet wrap') – very effective pressure bandages and durable, waterproof bandaging; Triangular bandages – used as slings, tourniquets, to tie splints, and many ...

3. Wound closure strip - Wikipedia

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   Plastic or other non-porous bandages often prevent perspiration and other bodily fluids from drying and are more likely to cause the wound to be macerated, which increases risk of bacterial or fungal infection. Steri-strips result in less scarring when compared to staples or sutures. They present a lesser chance of infection than sutures or ...

4. Liquid bandage - Wikipedia

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   Liquid bandages are suitable for clean cuts that close easily and shallow small wounds, as it will help both sides of the wound to bond and produce a suture-like effect. Due to the drying of liquid wound dressing, it will form a nonelastic film on the wound and cannot absorb tissue fluid. If the wound area is too large, it will actually hinder ...

5. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   The physical features of a dressing can impact the efficacy of such topical medications. Occlusive dressings, made from substances impervious to moisture such as plastic or latex, can be used to increase their rate of absorption into the skin. Dressings are usually secured with adhesive tape and/or a bandage. Many dressings today are produced ...

6. Hydrocolloid dressing - Wikipedia

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   The dressing is applied to a cleaned wound. Hydrocolloid patches are sometimes used on the face for acne. Smaller sizes are used on acne, not only to get rid of acne, but to avoid acne scars. [7] They are also used to secure nasogastric tubes or CPAP masks to the patient's face.

7. Bears fire OC Shane Waldron; passing coordinator Thomas Brown ...

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   Waldron was hired on Jan. 23, 2024, as head coach Matt Eberflus' handpicked offensive coordinator. His job was to reform the offensive strategy around rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears ...