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Different types of surgical wound dressing
Wound dressings are a type of bandages used to cover the wounds, and it’s important in preventing infections and allowing the healing of wounds. In this video, Dr Joseph Shalhoub explains the differences between different types of wound dressings and their use cases and specific functions.
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There are many different types of wound dressing. The standard type of wound dressing is often an adhesive border with an absorbent central area. There are other specialized types of dressings which are used by medical professionals in certain circumstances, for example alginate dressings can be used to promote granulation. Also negative pressure dressings are used to apply a suction to the wound which can be beneficial in particularly high-risk wounds.
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