Dressings

Question 1

OP-site, Bioclusive, foam gel, Tegaderm, collodion & dermabond; what is it & what layer dressing is it used in?

Answer 1

One layer dressing
– Small incision
and iv sites
– adherent
– Minimal drainage

Question 2

Benzoin; what is it & what layer dressing is it used in?

Answer 2

One Layer Dressing
. adherent product
. Benzoin is used on minor
skin sores and wounds to
protect the area from
irritation and infection.
. Also used on canker sores
in and around the mouth to
protect them.
. used to help relieve and
soothe minor irritation of the
nose, throat, and airways
when it is mixed with hot
water and the steam is
inhaled

Question 3

Dermabond what is it & what layer dressing is it used in?

Answer 3

. One Layer Dressing
. Adherent
. Dermabond is one of
the only surgical
glues that is FDA
approved for use on
humans. It comes in
sterile, single-use
applicators and is the
glue of choice for
surgeons closing
incisions after an
operation.

Question 4

Mastisol; what is it & what layer dressing is it used in?

Answer 4

. One Layer Dressing
. Mastisol is a liquid
medical adhesive
used to ensure the
integrity of dressings,
tapes, and certain
devices over an
extended period of
time

Question 5

Steri-Strips; what is it & what layer dressing is it used in?

Answer 5

. One Layer Dressing
. Steri-Strips are small pieces
of tape
. Cling to the skin better than
ordinary tape.
. They are usually used to
close superficial rather than
deep incisions.
Ex, absorbable sutures may
be placed to close most of an
incision and then Steri-
Strips used to hold the
superficial layer of skin in
place.

Question 6

Vaseline gauze & Xeroform gauze

Answer 6

. Non permeable
dressing
. Occlusive dressing
– Impregnated with
emulsion
– Creates an airtight and
watertight seal but
allows passage of
drainage.

Question 7

Exuderm,tegasorb, Nu
-gel, Aqua-gel

Answer 7

. Semipermeable
. Semi-occlusive
– Hydrocolloid or
hydrogel
– Allows passage of air
and fluids
– Wound debridment

Question 8

Telfa & Adaptic

Answer 8

. Permeable dressing
. Nonocclusive
– Non adherent
– Used to draw
secretions from the
wound
– Allow passage of air
and fluids

Question 9

. 2x2; 4x4; fluffed gauze
sponges; ABD pad
. Toppers, soft
wick; Surgipad

Answer 9

. Intermediate layer
– Absorb drainage and
secretions
– Bulky dressing

Question 10

Tape (most used)
&
Wraps – rolled gauze (Kerlix, Coban, Kling)

Answer 10

Outer layer
– Securing the layers in
position

Question 11

Esmarch Bandage

Answer 11

– For exsanguination of
an extremity prior to
the inflation of the
tourniquet

Question 12

Cast padding

Answer 12

– Webril

Question 13

Stockinet

Answer 13

– Cast application

Question 14

Tube Gauze

Answer 14

– digits

Question 15

Perineal Pad

Answer 15

– Peri Pad
– Absorb vaginal and
perineal drainage

Question 16

Soaked in solution (NS, antibiotic soln, Dakins
soln)

Answer 16

Wet to Dry Dressing
– Used for wound debridement
– Applied to the wound and allowed to dry