0
Dressings are used for a variety of things: * To keep a wound clean and proteced * To prevent contact with a wound that would increase pain or damage * to immbolize (with eyes and such) * To act as packing in order to control blood flow * As a sponge, to wipe an area clean when you want to use something sterile or at least clean to do the wiping. * As padding.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoTo provide the proper environment for healing, to absorb drainage, to immobilize the wound, to protect the wound and new tissue growth from mechanical injury and bacterial contamination, to promote hemostasis.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoWound dressings are mainly to prevent the wound becoming infected, which is likely to happen with an uncovered wound. The bandages also put a slight pressure on the wound and help stem blood seepage.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoprobably those brown ones you can find almost anywhere. maybe Ga's, too.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the use of biosynthetic dressings?
Biosynthetic dressings are used on burns and other wounds. Another application is as a temporary dressing for skin autograft sites.
What does a wound care nurse do?
Changes dressings on wounds (surgical and traumatic), and helps fight infection.
What are the different types of dressings?
nFor larger wounds, Trauma dressings are available. : Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Ranch, Italian, Caesar, Vinegar, French, Honey Dijon, Honey Mustard
Before surgical dressings of gauze and cotton were introduce what was commonly used to cover wounds in American hospitals?
sawdust
What is the purple cream which is applied on wounds?
iodine
Why is tincture of iodine applied on wounds?
It is because it is a disinfectant.
What chemical does the rubbing alcohol have that makes it stingy when applied to wounds?
The alcohol.
What is the aftercare for a sitz bath?
The area should be carefully patted dry and, if necessary, clean dressings should be applied.
What you horsetail used for in warriors?
The leaves are chewed up and applied to infected wounds.
What is the name of an absorbent cotton or linen fabric used to dress wounds?
Surgical dressings can be made from a variety of absorbent materials. Examples include hydrocolloid dressings, polysaccharide pastes and gauze. Cloth, honey and even dung were used as dressings in pre-modern times.
Which non metal is used in purple coloured solution which is applied on wounds as antiseptic?
iodine
What does a treatment nurse DO in a nursing home?
He or she is responsible for any care that involves dressings (ranging from peg site dressings, tracheostomy care and especially wound care dressings) or applying salves and creams. Any specialty care that is above the level of a CNA/GNA can be performed by the treatment nurse. Depending on the facility, they may also be responsible for charting, measuring and tracking the size and condition of any wounds or the potential for wounds in the facility/department.
