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A dressing |
Covers an open wound; it touches the wound |
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A dressing should be |
1. Sterile 2. Larger than wound 3.thick, soft, and compressible 3. Lint free |
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Types of gauze |
Gauze pads, adhesive bandages, and trauma dressing. |
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Bandages can be used to |
1. Hold a dressing in place over an open wound2. Apply direct pressure over dressing3. Prevent or reduce swelling4. Provide support and stability |
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Bandages |
Should be clean but do not need to be sterile |
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A square knot is |
Preferred because it is near, holds well, and can be easily untied. |
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Types of bandages |
Roller bandages, self-adhering, gauze rollers, elastic roller, triangular bandages |
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A cravat bandage can be applied on |
Head, forehead, ears, eyes, arm, leg, or hand. |
