Core Purposes of A Dressing
A dressing can have a number of purposes, depending on the type, severity and position of the wound, although all purposes are focused towards promoting recovery and preventing further harm from the wound. Key purposes of a dressing are:
- Stem bleeding – Helps to seal the wound to expedite the clotting process
- Absorb exudate – Soak up blood, plasma and other fluids exuded from the wound, containing it in one place
- Ease pain – Some dressings may have a pain relieving effect, and others may have a placebo effect
- Debride the wound – The removal of slough and foreign objects from the wound
- Protection from infection and mechanical damage, and
- Promote healing – through granulation and epithelialization
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