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DictionarySeedressinghydrocolloid dressing
dressing [dres´ing] 1. any of various materials used for covering and protecting a wound" >wound. 2. in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as choosing, putting on, and removing clothes for a person who cannot do this for himself or herself.biologic dressing one used in treatment of a burn or other large denuded area of skin to prevent infection and fluid loss; it may consist of synthetic material or a xenograft, allograft, or autografthydrocolloid dressing wafers or granules containing particles that interact with wound exudate to absorb the exudate by forming a gel.pressure dressing one by which pressure is exerted on the covered area to prevent collection of fluids in underlying tissues; most commonly used after skin grafting and in treatment of burns.protective dressing a light dressing to prevent exposure to injury or infection.hydrocolloid dressing Wound care An occlusive and adhesive wafer dressing for moderate amounts of exudatehydrocolloid dressingA flexible dressing made of an adhesive, gumlike (hydrocolloid) material such as karaya or pectin covered with a water-resistant film. The dressing keeps the wound surface moist, but, because it excludes air, it may promote anaerobic bacterial growth. It should not be used on wounds that are, or are suspected to be, infected. The directions that come with the dressing should be followed. See: Dressings: HydrocolloidSee also: dressing |