Tamponade is the closure or blockage of a wound or cavity by or as if by a tampon, especially to stop bleeding, achieved by packing an absorbent dressing directly into a wound or applying direct pressure with a hand or tourniquet. The same word also names a condition, such as cardiac tamponade, in which fluid collects in the pericardial sac and prevents the heart ventricles from expanding fully, a medical emergency distinct from the packing technique.
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Tamponade () is the closure or blockage (as of a wound or body cavity) by or as if by a tampon, especially to stop bleeding. Tamponade is a useful method of stopping a hemorrhage.
Treats: Retinal Detachment, Lead: treats Retinal Detachment
Gas tamponade has been used for retinal detachment surgery, helping reduce the rate of fluid flow through retinal tears.
In Group: Wound Care, Dressings and Bleeding Control, Introduction
Tamponade () is the closure or blockage (as of a wound or body cavity) by or as if by a tampon, especially to stop bleeding.
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