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What are the primary dressings and secondary dressings in wound care?
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Dressings: Primary is what is on the wound directly; secondary is what is on top of the primary dressing.
Answered 2/20/2017
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Top and bottom: A primary dressing is that applied directly to the wound expected to have the most direct effect on the wound . A secondary dressing is applied over thirst either to hold it in place/protect it or provide an enhancing effect such as absorbing extra drainage.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Primary dressings: Are the materials that are put directly onto the wound itself. Secondary dressings are applied to these dressing's to keep them in place.
Answered 8/10/2013
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