Historical information

Most surgical wounds are closed primarily, but some are allowed to heal by secondary intention. This usually involves repeated packing and dressing of the raw wound surfaces. Although the long-term care of such wounds has devolved to the care of nurses in the community or out-patient setting, the initial wound dressing or cavity packing is done by the surgeon in the operating theatre. Many surgeons are unaware of the growth of the discipline of wound care, and still use traditional soaked gauze for dressing and packing open surgical wounds and cavities.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1963638/

Significance

The control of bleeding and wound management is vitally important for the survival of the patient.

Physical description

Clear glass round jar and lid, with heavy metal screw turning. Contains 12 yards of 1/2 unmedicated absorbent ribbon gauze.

Inscriptions & markings

Manufactured in England for F H Faulding & Co Ltd. Absorbent Ribbon Gauze. Green Cross. Unmedicated. 12 yards. ½ inch.