University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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344

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

Characteristics of Efficient Dressing It should be stable It should be staff friendly and easy to use It should be soft General guidelines for applying dressing Wash hands with soap and water before dressing Characteristics of Efficient Dressing It should be stable It should be staff friendly and easy to use It should be soft General guidelines for applying dressing Wash hands with soap and water before dressing Types of Dressing Dry Dressing: This dressing is used for small wounds. Method of application: Place the gauze over the wound. Place cotton place over it. Bandage the cotton place over it. Impregnated Dressings: These dressings are suitable for infected wounds. Examples of impregnated dressings: B.P.C. dressings I.C.B. dressings Dry and Dry Dressing: The dressing is used for wounds that need to be exposed to air. Antiseptic & Medicated Dressings: The contents of this dressing is sterile. It contains antiseptic or medicine.