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sabina

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on: Jun 25, 2018
_______________ is a type of therapy that speeds wound healing by applying localized negative pressure to draw the edges of a wound together.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

_____________ dressings cover or hold primary dressings in place.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


tmlewis4706

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT)
NPWT is a type of therapy that speeds wound healing by applying localized negative pressure to draw the edges of a wound together.

Answer to Question 2

Secondary
Secondary dressings cover or hold primary dressings in place.


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