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Occlusive Dressings Made Vaseline Gauze Aluminium Foil Plastic

Front What are occlusive dressings?
Back These are dressing made of vaseline gauze, aluminium foil, or plastic, which prevent air and liquids from entering or exiting the wound. They are used to cover sucking chest wounds, abdominal eviscerations, and neck injuries.

Tags: 24, injuries, soft-tissue

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