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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. List of adhesive tapes - Wikipedia

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   A trademarked brand of heavy duty duct tape. Hockey tape Used for cushioning and grip on polo mallets, ice hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse equipment. Hook-and-loop tape A hook-and-loop fastener with adhesive backing. Kapton Used in electronic manufacturing as an insulation and protection layer on electrostatic sensitive and fragile components.

4. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   An adhesive island dressing, in its original packaging (left) and on a person's wrist (right) A dressing or compress [ 1 ] is a piece of material such as a pad applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.

5. Defibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Self-adhesive electrodes come prefitted with gel. There is a general division of opinion over which type of electrode is superior in hospital settings; the American Heart Association favors neither, and all modern manual defibrillators used in hospitals allow for swift switching between self-adhesive pads and traditional paddles.

6. 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.

7. Pressure-sensitive adhesive - Wikipedia

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   Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA, self-adhesive, self-stick adhesive) is a type of nonreactive adhesive which forms a bond when pressure is applied to bond the adhesive with a surface. No solvent, water, or heat is needed to activate the adhesive.