Pressure bandage is applied over a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination a clot of blood under the skin.
A pressure bandage is also known as a pressure dressing.
It is a bandage that has been designed to apply pressure on a particular area of the body so that an instant relief could be got.
Generally a pressure bandage has no adhesive and is always applied over a wound that has been covered with an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer can or can not be held in place with an adhesive.
Pressure bandages are mostly used to control bleeding and encourage blood clotting. It does not constrict normal blood circulation. They help in minimizing the swelling,
in protecting the wound from contamination,
in protecting the injured area from additional trauma,
and in preventing heat and fluid loss.
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