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One is guaranteed to have no microorganisms on it inside the sterile packaging, the other is clean but is not guaranteed to have no microorganisms on it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoSterile means that there are no germs or bacteria on it. Usually gauze pads come sterile which means they are clean. The will not be sterile if the container is torn open before hand.
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How do you take the sterile gauze from sterile bin?
sterile gloves
What is a sterile gauze pad?
a sterile gauze pad is a pease of fabric that contanes no bacterea or viruses.
How can you make petroleum gauze?
Take any sterile gauze, and apply any type of unscented petroleum jelly to it. Only really safe to use on wounds if the jelly is clean and the gauze is sterile.
What is a gauze pads?
a sterile gauze pad is a pease of fabric that contanes no bacterea or viruses.
What are sterile gauze?
It is like an absorbent bandage that has no bacteria.
What are sterile band aids made of?
Sterile band aids are made from sterile gauze and adhesive tape. The gauze is made up of cotton and is in the middle part of the adhesive tape to stick to the skin and protect the injury from further infection.
Why use sterile gauze on the wound site?
So you do not introduce bacteria into the wound and have an infection.
During blood taking sterile gauge will be applied on the punctured site to stop bleeding after the needle is removed from the vein. What if a clean but non-sterile gauze is used Will I get infected?
not if the gauze is clean and unused. There is always a possibility of it getting infected, if the environment you were in was clean and the gauze was as well as the wound, I wouldn't worry too much. tibiotics
What are the different types of gauze for wounds?
1 .] Sterile or non-sterile2 .] squares or rolls3 .] Elastic or plain
What kind of supplies are necessary for someone with a colostomy?
There are a few special types of supplies that are required for someone with a colostomy. This includes items such as sterile wipes, a stoma bag and sterile gauze.
What fabric did Earle Dickson use on the band aid?
The original Band-Aid was a piece of adhesive tape with squares of gauze stuck to it at regular intervals. Dickson placed crinoline on top of the gauze to keep it sterile.
What do do you do when a athlete gets a elbow above the eye and there is a deformity above the eye socket?
cover the eye with a sterile gauze and apply pressure
