Assertion: woven gauze | /r/ObjectUse | used as secondary dressing
Facets:
value: with most wound care applications
type: OTHER
value: to prevent leaving lint
type: PURPOSE
value: to prevent leaving fibers
type: PURPOSE
value: over a nonwoven bandage
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Woven gauze is often made of a cotton mesh and should only be used as a secondary dressing over a nonwoven bandage to prevent leaving lint or fibers that may interfere with wound healing.
text: Sterile, woven gauze can be used for a secondary dressing with most wound care applications, but as a primary dressing, for heavy exudating wounds, it will be detrimental to the healing process.