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  2. Negative-pressure wound therapy - Wikipedia

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    An example of a vacuum bandage Negative pressure system used in a surgical wound in the right knee and thigh. The little vacuum pump is shown on the left of the photo, as is a subcutaneous drain. The dressing type used depends on the type of wound, clinical objectives and patient.

  3. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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    Fibreglass long leg cast immobilizing the leg for a tibial fracture. An orthopedic cast, or simply cast, is a shell, frequently made from plaster or fiberglass, that encases a limb (or, in some cases, large portions of the body) to stabilize and hold anatomical structures—most often a broken bone (or bones), in place until healing is confirmed.

  4. Elastic bandage - Wikipedia

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    Elastic bandages are also used to treat bone fractures. Padding is applied to the fractured limb, then a splint (usually plaster) is applied. The elastic bandage is then applied to hold the splint in place and to protect it. This is a common technique for fractures which may swell, which would cause a cast to function improperly.

  5. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Bandages are made up of cotton wool, cellulose, or polyamide materials. Cotton bandages can act as a secondary dressing while compression bandages provides good compressions for venous ulcers. On the other hand, tulle gras dressing which is impregnated with paraffin oil is indicated for superficial clean wound. [9]

  6. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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    Knee-high stockings are more comfortable, easier to apply, and wearing them increases patients' compliance with treatment. [22] Knee-high stockings are easier to size for limb measurement than thigh-high compression stockings. [9] Thigh-high compression stockings may create a tourniquet effect and cause localized restriction when rolled down. [23]

  7. 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 ...

  8. Soft tissue injury - Wikipedia

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    The RICE method is an effective procedure used in the initial treatment of a soft tissue injury. [6] Rest It is suggested that the patient take a break from the activity that caused the injury in order to give the injury time to heal. Ice The injury should be iced on and off in 20 minute intervals, avoiding direct contact of the ice with the skin.

  9. Bandage - Wikipedia

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    A bandage is a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support for the movement of a part of the body. When used with a dressing, the dressing is applied directly on a wound, and a bandage is used to hold the dressing in place.

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