Medical Wound Cleaner
Definition:
A saline base mixed with a nonionic surfactant, mild preservatives and wetting agents. Item is used effectively to loosen the surface tension of the wound debris to allow it to be gently flushed from the wound without causing trauma to the wound bed or periphial area.
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