What are the different types of gauze for wounds?

Non-woven Gauze

* Made from synthetic fibers that are bonded together, creating a soft, absorbent material

* Does not stick to wounds, making it ideal for delicate areas

* Often used for covering small wounds, minor cuts, and abrasions

Woven Gauze

* Made from natural fibers, such as cotton or linen, that are woven together

* More absorbent than non-woven gauze, making it ideal for draining wounds

* Can be used for covering larger wounds, deeper cuts, and surgical incisions

Petrolatum Gauze

* Non-woven gauze that is coated with a thin layer of petrolatum

* Petrolatum helps to create a moist environment that promotes healing

* May also helps reduce pain and prevent scarring

* Often used for covering dry, cracked skin, burns, and skin grafts

Saline Gauze

* Non-woven gauze that is soaked in a sterile saline solution

* Saline helps to cleanse the wound and promote healing

* May also help reduce pain and swelling

* Often used for covering infected wounds, pressure ulcers, and burns

Antimicrobial Gauze

* Non-woven gauze that is coated with an antimicrobial agent, such as silver or iodine

* Antimicrobial agents help to kill bacteria and prevent infection

* Often used for covering infected wounds, surgical incisions, and burns

Hemostatic Gauze

* Woven gauze that is treated with a hemostatic agent, such as kaolin or chitosan

* Hemostatic agents help to stop bleeding by clotting the blood

* Often used for covering wounds with heavy bleeding, such as arterial bleeds and gunshot wounds