Sheets
Sheets (Medical)
Sheets (/ʃiːts/), in a medical context, often refers to a type of dressing used in various medical procedures. The term originates from the Old English "scēte", meaning a broad piece of cloth.
Usage
In medicine, sheets are commonly used in surgery and other medical procedures as a protective barrier. They are typically sterile and designed to prevent the spread of infection or contamination. Sheets can be made of various materials, including cotton, linen, or synthetic fabrics, and may be disposable or reusable.
Related Terms
- Dressing: A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
- Surgery: A medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury.
- Infection: The invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agents and the toxins they produce.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sheets
- Wikipedia's article - Sheets
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