Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Occlusive Dressings

Material, usually gauze or absorbent cotton, used to cover and protect wounds, to seal them from contact with air or bacteria. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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Abstract

Material, usually gauze or absorbent cotton, used to cover and protect wounds, to seal them from contact with air or bacteria. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Dressings, Occlusive
  • Dressing, Occlusive
  • Occlusive Dressing
  • Bandages, Occlusive
  • Dressings, Spray-On
  • Bandage, Occlusive
  • Dressing, Spray-On
  • Dressings, Spray On
  • Occlusive Bandage
  • Occlusive Bandages
  • Spray-On Dressing
  • Spray-On Dressings

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

to protect wounds from air or bact

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History Note

67(63)

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  1. E07w.101w.650w

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NLM Classification

WO 167

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Occlusive Dressings. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009779. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009779
  2. Occlusive Dressings. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occlusive_dressing
  3. Occlusive Dressings. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7075718