Trauma - Types of dressings

Question 1

1. Sterile

Answer 1

used when infection is a concern such as burns.

Question 2

2. Non-Sterile

Answer 2

used when infection is not a concern such as most bleeds.

Question 3

3. Occlusive

Answer 3

does not allow air to pass, used on the chest and over large vessels where there is concern that air may be sucked in due to negative pressure leading to air embolisms or pneumothorax.

Question 4

4. Non-Occlusive

Answer 4

used when there is not a concern for embolism or pneumothorax, allows air through, used for most dressings.

Question 5

5. Adherent t

Answer 5

these dressings adhere to the wound and sometimes contain hemostatic agents to control bleeding.

Question 6

6. Non-Adherent

Answer 6

these dressing do not adhere to wounds and are often used after a wound is closed to prevent further damage due to exudate leaking from the wounds.