occlusive dressing

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.

occlusive dressing

A dressing that seals a wound from air or bacteria.

occlusive dressing,

a dressing that prevents air from reaching a wound or lesion and that retains moisture, heat, body fluids, and medication. It may consist of a sheet of thin plastic affixed with transparent tape.

dressing

1. any of various materials used for covering and protecting a wound. A pressure dressing is used for maintaining constant pressure, as in the control of bleeding. A protective dressing is applied to shield a part from injury or from septic infection.

2. of a carcass of meat see carcass dressing.

biological dressing

skin grafts.

dry dressing

support and pressure bandages not applied to moist wounds.

occlusive dressing

plastic film placed over medication that has been applied to the skin enhances absorption by trapping moisture, raising skin temperature and concentrating the medication.

dressing percentage

see carcass yield.

wet dressing

soaking of a bulky dressing to aid in cleansing, drainage and débridement of a wound. May be applied intermittently or continuously.

occlusive

pertaining to or effecting occlusion.

occlusive dressing

1. a surgical dressing applied to close off an aperture, e.g. a trephine opening into a maxillary sinus.

2. a dressing used on the skin that retains moisture and heat while increasing the concentration and absorption of medication being applied.

occlusive dressing

Wound care A dressing that seals a wound to preventing contact with air or moisture

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