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2. Occlusive dressing - Wikipedia

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   These dressings are generally made with a waxy coating so as to provide a total seal, and as a result do not have the absorbent properties of gauze pads. They are typically used to treat open, or "sucking," chest wounds (open pneumothorax) to prevent a tension pneumothorax (a serious complication of a simple pneumothorax). In that case, they ...

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. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Examples are: Gauze, lint, adhesive bandage (plasters), and cotton wool. The main aim is to protect the wound from bacterial contamination. They are also used for secondary dressing. Gauze dressing is made up of woven or non-woven fibres of cotton, rayon, and polyester. Gauze dressing are capable of absorbing discharge from wound but requires ...

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   Walgreens Fast-Heat Heating Pad. DIFFBOT. Walgreens Fast-Heat Heating Pad $31.99 at Walgreens. NBC Select SEO editor Nikki Brown has had this heating pad for years and still uses it monthly when ...

6. Field dressing (bandage) - Wikipedia

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   The small Carlisle model first aid dressing measured approximately 4"X2"X1". When opened, its 1/2"-thick pad measured 7"X4" and had two long gauze tietapes. [2] The Large Carlisle model first aid dressing measured approximately 11 3/4"square. Brief instructions were stenciled on the bandage in red ink.

7. Gauze sponge - Wikipedia

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   They are ordinarily made of gauze and are used to absorb blood and other fluids as well as clean wounds. When used in surgery, they are called surgical sponges . Common sizes include 5 cm × 5 cm (2 in × 2 in), 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm (3 in × 3 in), and 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in).