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2. Elastic bandage - Wikipedia

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   Elastic bandage. An elastic bandage is a "stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure". [1] Elastic bandages are commonly used to treat muscle sprains and strains by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling at the place of injury.

3. Bandage - Wikipedia

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   The most common type of bandage is the gauze bandage, a woven strip of material with a Telfa absorbent barrier to prevent adhering to wounds. A gauze bandage can come in any number of widths and lengths and can be used for almost any bandage application, including holding a dressing in place.

4. Adhesive bandage - Wikipedia

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   The pad is placed against the wound, and overlapping edges of the sticky material are smoothed down so they stick to the surrounding skin. Adhesive bandages are generally packaged in a sealed, sterile bag, with a backing covering the sticky side; the backing is removed as the bandage is applied. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes.

5. Ridge vent - Wikipedia

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   A ridge vent is a type of vent installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic. Ridge vents are most common on shingled residential buildings. Ridge vents are also used in industrial warehouses to help release the hot air and help circulate comfortable air inside the building .

6. Nexcare - Wikipedia

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   Nexcare is 3M's personal health care brand. The brand competes with Johnson & Johnson's Band-Aid brand in the adhesive bandage and first aid market. [1] [2] The brand also sells similar products such as bandages, gauze, surgical tape, cold sore treatment and liquid bandage products.

7. Cohesive bandage - Wikipedia

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   A self-adhering bandage or cohesive bandage (coban) [1] is a type of bandage or wrap that coheres to itself but does not adhere well to other surfaces. "Coban" by 3M is commonly used as a wrap on limbs because it will stick to itself and not loosen. Due to its elastic qualities, coban is often used as a compression bandage. [2] A surgeon ...