Gauze, first aid

Gauze, first aid
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Dressings, gauzes, bandages, pads
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
All ages
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Basic
Capital
No
Reusable
No
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Pre-hospital emergency services
Healthcare unit
Pre-hospital care
EMDN related code(s)
M02
GAUZES
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GMDN related code(s)
47011
First aid absorbent pad/bandage (A wound cover intended to be used as an initial, short-term treatment after injury that consists of an absorbent pad (e.g., gauze, cotton wool, lint, cellulose) that is attached to a roll bandage (e.g., cotton or cotton/viscose). The pad is applied directly to the wound, and the bandage is subsequently wrapped around the pad and secured. The device is intended for use in the home or a clinical setting to protect wounds, arrest bleeding, and introduce medications placed on the pad. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO Technical specifications
WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices