All of the dead tissue and wound exudate will have merged with the gauze, which will be removed from the body when the dressing is removed. Despite the preference for using alternative dressings and debridement methods, gauze continues to play a role in advanced wound care. Impregnated gauze, such as those containing substances such as petroleum, honey, hydrogel, iodine, bismuth and zinc, can reduce trauma and prevent drying out during dressing changes. While wet or dry gauze bandages have been the standard treatment for many wounds for decades, this treatment method is out of date.
In the case of superficial wounds, low-adhesion bandages can be used together with gauze to make dressing changes more comfortable. Once the gauze layer of a wet or dry bandage has dried, it is ready to be removed from the body.
