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 jar containing gauze bandage, entitled "Ribbon Gauze" for plugging. Trade name "Amuson". Label badly damaged. Lid is metal with heavy turning. Appears to be well corroded. Octagonal shaped bottle.

Inscriptions & markings

Amuson. Adelaide. 'Ribbon gauze for plugging.'