| ponges can be thought of as vet supplies, hospital | | | | Gauze dressings are changed two to three times a |
| supplies, medical supplies, podiatry supplies and | | | | day. |
| orthopedic supplies. They are disposable medical | | | | Common Usage Of Gauze Sponges |
| supplies used routinely in hospitals and medical offices | | | | Medical Supply Kits: Gauze sponges are commonly |
| around the globe. The different sizes include 2x2, 3x3, | | | | found within emergency kits sold by medical supply |
| and 4x4. Healthcare management utilizes sponges to | | | | companies to large businesses so they can comply |
| clean injures. The materials used in the manufacturing | | | | with local laws and regulations. |
| of gauze sponges for medical purposes include cotton | | | | Surgeons: During surgery gauze sponges are applied |
| and non-woven materials. In addition to its many | | | | to clean the wounds and injuries. RFID, the same |
| fabrics, plies and sizes, gauze sponges can also be | | | | technology that prevents thefts in clothing stores could |
| sterile and non-sterile. | | | | also help surgeons keep track of gauze sponges |
| Gauze Sponge Defined | | | | during medical procedures, according to a preliminary |
| Gauze sponges are made of a thin, semitransparent | | | | studies. In the study, researchers used tiny chips called |
| material with a open, loose weave. Its name possibly | | | | Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tags attached to surgical |
| descends etymologically from the Persian word for silk, | | | | gauze sponges to locate the sponges in the body |
| via the spanish word "gasa." The reason it is so | | | | before each operation concluded. |
| popular in treating burns and cuts is that it does not | | | | Sunburns: The lactic acids and fats in milk are known |
| stick to the wound as other fabrics would. Gauze can | | | | to have calming qualities for sunburned skin. Soak a |
| be used with petroleum, antimicrobials, and saline. In | | | | gauze sponge in cool whole milk, and dab gently onto |
| wound care, frequent changes are needed because | | | | the burned skin. Continue doing this for about 20 |
| gauze has limited moisture retention and properties, | | | | minutes, and then follow by rinsing with cool water. It is |
| and there is little protection from contamination. With | | | | important to use whole milk because of the milk's fat |
| removal of a dried dressing, there is a risk of wound | | | | content. |
| damage to the healing skin surrounding the wound. | | | | |