Medical Dressing
    
        
	        
	             Properly applied gauze, bandages, tape, and other medical dressings can stem bleeding, prevent infection, promote healing, and limit scarring. Learn where to get the right medical dressing supplies and accessories.
             
	        
	             Medical dressing supplies include:
-  Sterile gauze
 -  Adhesive and nonadhesive bandages
 -  Elastic bandages and tape
 -  Wound cleansers
 -  Antiseptics
 
	         
	     
	     
     
    
	
	    
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