DRESSINGS AND BANDAGES Dressings: A dressing is a protective covering applied to a would to prevent infection, to absorb discharge, to control bleeding and to avoid further injury. An efficient dressing should be sterile and have a high degree of porosity to allow for oozing and sweating. 1. Adhesive Dressings These sterile dressings are of different kinds and consist of a pad of absorbent gauze of cellulose, held in place by a layer of adhesive material. The surroundings skin must be dry before application and all the edges dressing are supplied in paper or plastic covers. 2. Non Adhesive Dressings Readymade sterile dressing: The dressing consists of layers of gauze covered by a paid of cotton wool with an attached roller bandage to hold it in position. The dressing is endorsed and sealed in protective covering and is supplied in various sizes. Gauze dressing: Gauze in layers is commonly used as a dressing for large wounds as it is ver...