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Petroleum gauze is used as an occlusive dressing to seal lacerations or punctures to the abdominal cavity (aka sucking chest wounds) or the neck.

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Petroleum gauze is used to help protect and promote healing of minor burns, cuts, and wounds. It contains petroleum jelly, which provides a moist environment that can help prevent infection and speed up the healing process. It can also help soothe and reduce pain at the wound site.

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