petrolatum gauze

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Noun1.petrolatum gauze - gauze saturated with petrolatum
gauze, gauze bandage - (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
mineral jelly, petrolatum, petroleum jelly - a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
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After the procedure, the nail bed was covered with petrolatum gauze and the wound was covered with povidone iodine gauze.
The necrotic and dried capsule was removed daily, and after disinfection of the wound surface with 0.5% iodophor, the wound was covered with petrolatum gauze to prevent adhesions.
M2 EQUITYBITES-September 8, 2017-Global Health Solutions files US FDA 510(k) application for antimicrobial saturated petrolatum gauze, Hexagen Wound Dressing
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