Wound dressing
Wound Dressing
Wound Dressing (pronunciation: /wuːnd/ /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/) is a sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm. A dressing is designed to be in direct contact with the wound, as distinguished from a bandage, which is most often used to hold a dressing in place.
Etymology
The term "wound dressing" comes from the Old English "wund" meaning an injury, and the Old French "dresser" meaning to prepare or arrange.
Types of Wound Dressings
There are many different types of wound dressings, and they each have different uses. Some of the most common types include:
- Hydrocolloid Dressing: This type of dressing is used for wounds that have a lot of fluid. It helps to absorb the fluid and keep the wound dry.
- Hydrogel Dressing: This type of dressing is used for wounds that are dry and need moisture. It helps to hydrate the wound and promote healing.
- Alginate Dressing: This type of dressing is used for wounds that are bleeding. It helps to stop the bleeding and promote clotting.
- Foam Dressing: This type of dressing is used for wounds that are at risk of infection. It helps to protect the wound from bacteria and other harmful substances.
Related Terms
- Bandage: A bandage is a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body.
- Wound: A wound is a type of injury which happens relatively quickly in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound).
- Healing: Healing is the process of the restoration of health from an unbalanced, diseased, damaged or unvitalized organism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wound dressing
- Wikipedia's article - Wound dressing
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