Verbandswechsel

dressing change

noun FEE-ber-koor-ve Rare

Usage Note

Verbandswechsel is the procedure of replacing a wound dressing. It is performed regularly in hospitals and by Pflegepersonal at home. Einen Verbandswechsel vornehmen is the clinical phrasing.

Examples

"Die Krankenschwester nahm täglich einen Verbandswechsel vor, um die Wundheilung zu fördern."

Natural Translation

The nurse performed a daily dressing change to promote wound healing.

Literal Translation

The nurse performed daily a dressing change to promote the wound healing.

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