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wet dressing Etymology: AS, waet + Ofr, dresser, to arrange a moist dressing used to relieve symptoms of some skin diseases. As the moisture evaporates, it cools and dries the skin, softens dried blood and sera, and stimulates drainage. Medication may be added if necessary. 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. 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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