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2. Skin disinfection - Wikipedia

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   Skin disinfection is a process that involves the application of a disinfectant to reduce levels of microorganisms on the skin. [1] Disinfecting the skin of the patient and the hands of the healthcare providers are an important part of surgery.

3. Hydrocolloid dressing - Wikipedia

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   The dressing is applied to a cleaned wound. Hydrocolloid patches are sometimes used on the face for acne. Smaller sizes are used on acne, not only to get rid of acne, but to avoid acne scars. [7] They are also used to secure nasogastric tubes or CPAP masks to the patient's face.

4. Dakin's solution - Wikipedia

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   In modern typical usage, the solution is applied to the wound once daily for lightly to moderately exudative wounds, and twice daily for heavily exudative wounds or highly contaminated wounds. [ 3 ] The healthy skin surrounding the wound should preferably be protected with a moisture barrier ointment (e.g., petroleum jelly ) or skin sealant as ...

5. 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 ...

6. Maggot therapy - Wikipedia

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   Maggot therapy (also known as larval therapy) is a type of biotherapy involving the introduction of live, disinfected maggots (fly larvae) into non-healing skin and soft-tissue wounds of a human or other animal for the purpose of cleaning out the necrotic (dead) tissue within a wound (debridement), and disinfection. There is evidence that ...

7. Holiday Travel Forecast: Potential Problem Areas For The New Year

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   Whether you're heading home after the holidays or heading on your first vacation of the new year, the busy holiday travel period continues, and weather may be a factor. For some, snow, rain ...

8. Replacing your plastic cutting board and utensils with wood ...

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   If taken care of correctly, wooden kitchen supplies can last for a long time,” says Ashley Lonsdale, chef in residence for the meat delivery service ButcherBox. “Wooden utensils have a decent ...

9. What Is Rage Cleaning? Here's How to Use the Viral ... - AOL

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   Cleaning up your garden can sometimes be a strenuous task—especially if you've let weeds or overgrowth get out of hand. The next time you're feeling frustrated, use that energy to yank up ...