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dressing /dress·ing/ (dres´ing) any material used for covering and protecting a wound. antiseptic dressing gauze impregnated with antiseptic material. occlusive dressing one that seals a wound from contact with air or bacteria. pressure dressing one by which pressure is exerted on the covered area to prevent collection of fluids in underlying tissues.
antiseptic dressing, a fabric, gauze, or pad treated with an antiseptic, a germicidal, or a bacteriostatic solution and applied to a wound or an incision to prevent or treat infection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Antibiotic therapy, surgical treatment of deep infection and antiseptic dressings are commonly used to treat infection in the diabetic foot. |
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