Pack
Pack (medical term)
Pack (/pæk/), in the medical context, refers to the application of a cloth or other material, often soaked in a therapeutic substance, to a body part or wound to promote healing, reduce swelling, or stop bleeding.
Etymology
The term "pack" originates from the Middle English word "pak", which means a bundle or package. In the medical context, it was first used in the 14th century to describe the application of a cloth or other material to a wound or body part.
Related Terms
- Dressing (medical): A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
- Bandage: A piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body.
- Compress: A cloth or pad applied under pressure to an area of skin and held in place for a period of time.
- Swab: A small piece of absorbent material attached to the end of a stick or wire and used for cleaning a wound or taking a specimen.
- Tourniquet: A constricting or compressing device used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a period of time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pack
- Wikipedia's article - Pack
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