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2. 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).

3. Occlusive dressing - Wikipedia

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   An occlusive dressing is an air- and water-tight trauma medical dressing used in first aid.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.

4. Gauze - Wikipedia

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   Gauze veil Tutu Gauze swab Gauze balls. Gauze is a thin, translucent fabric with a loose open weave.In technical terms, "gauze" is a weave structure in which the weft yarns are arranged in pairs and are crossed before and after each warp yarn, keeping the weft firmly in place. [1]

5. Gamgee Tissue - Wikipedia

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   Gamgee Tissue has a thick layer of absorbent cotton wool between two layers of absorbent gauze. [2] It represents the first use of cotton wool in a medical context, and was a major advancement in the prevention of infection of surgical wounds. It is still the basis for many modern surgical dressings.

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. 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 ...