Wound care and terms

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Pitting Edema: What Is It, Causes, Grading | Osmosis
Pitting edema occurs when excess fluid builds up in the body, causing swelling; when pressure is applied to the swollen area, a “pit”, or indentation, will remain
Bruises On Your Body
What is a wound dressing? A wound dressing is a material placed in direct contact with an open wound to prevent further harm and promote healing. Traditionally, wet-to-dry gauze has been used to dress wounds, but gauze dries up the wound and causes further damage when removed. For this reason it has been found that…