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2. Hydrocolloid dressing - Wikipedia

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   The gel may be designed to drain, or to remain within the structure of the adhesive matrix. [4] The moist conditions produced under the dressing are intended to promote fibrinolysis, angiogenesis and wound healing, without causing softening and breaking down of tissue. The gel which is formed as a result of the absorption of wound exudate is ...

3. 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.

4. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Generally, these products are indicated for only superficial, clean, and dry wounds with minimal exudates. They can also be used as secondary dressings (additional dressings to secure the primary dressing in place or to absorb additional discharge from the wound). Examples are: Gauze, lint, adhesive bandage (plasters), and cotton wool. The main ...

5. The best heating pads for treating sore muscles and cramps - AOL

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   Heating pads can help to treat aches, soreness and pains in your muscles and joints. I rounded up the best heating pads recommended by experts from brands like Homedics, Bearaby, Sunbeam and more.

6. Pressure ulcer - Wikipedia

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   When a patient is partially sitting up in bed, skin may stick to the sheet, making the skin susceptible to shearing in case underlying tissues move downward with the body toward the foot of the bed. This may also be possible on a patient who slides down while sitting in a chair. Moisture is also a common pressure ulcer culprit. Sweat, urine ...

7. Physical Therapists Say Heating Pads Are One The Best Ways To ...

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   Lifestyle and commerce editor Jasmine Gomez also suffers from lower back pain and wanted a heating pad to help target her sore spots. "I like that it attaches firmly around the waist, thanks to ...

8. 6 Myths About High Blood Pressure Experts Want You to Stop ...

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   The Bottom Line. Blood pressure myths can create unnecessary fear that may send you down the wrong path in managing your condition. By arming yourself with valuable information—like ...

9. Wound closure strip - Wikipedia

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   Reinforced skin closures: These are sterile skin closure strips that are made of a porous, non-woven backing coated with a pressure-sensitive, hypoallergenic adhesive and reinforced with polyester filaments for added strength. They provide general wound support for increased tensile strength and finer wound edge approximation.