surgical dressing
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Definition
Noun: A sterile, absorbent material, typically loosely woven cotton gauze, specifically designed to cover and protect an incision or wound created during a surgical procedure. Its primary functions are to absorb fluids, prevent infection, and promote healing.
Usage
A surgical dressing is applied by medical professionals after an operation. It is a key component of post-operative care. - The nurse changed the surgical dressing on the patient's abdomen daily. - The doctor instructed him to keep the surgical dressing clean and dry. - A fresh surgical dressing was applied to the incision site before the patient was discharged.
Advanced Usage
- "to change/replace a surgical dressing": This is the standard phrase for the act of removing an old dressing and applying a new one.
- Proper technique is essential when changing a surgical dressing to avoid contamination.
- "surgical dressing change": Used as a compound noun to describe the procedure itself.
- The patient's chart noted the time of the last surgical dressing change.
Variants and Related Words
- Dressing (n): A more general term for any material applied to a wound. A surgical dressing is a specific type of dressing.
- Gauze (n): A thin, open-weave fabric often used as the primary material in surgical dressings.
- Bandage (n): A strip of material used to bind a wound or to hold a dressing in place. A surgical dressing is often secured with a bandage.
Synonyms
- Post-operative dressing
- Sterile dressing
- Wound dressing (a broader term that includes surgical dressings)
Related Phrases
- "to apply a dressing": To put a dressing on a wound.
- The first step is to clean the wound thoroughly before applying a dressing.
- "under a dressing": Describing the state of a wound being covered.
- The incision is healing well under the dressing.
Noun
- a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery