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4" x 4" Gauze

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Created in 1917, the '''4" x 4" gauze''' (or '''4 x 4''' for short) is the ideal size of gauze, as all wounds are 4 x 4.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/01/medical-gauze/ This Day in Medical History: Patient Bled to Death When Only a 3 x 3 Gauze Was Available]</ref> Don't even think about using a [[3" x 3" Gauze|3 x 3]]. Or at least if you're going to use one make sure it's scented.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/02/scented-packing-gauze/ Scented Packing Gauze Makes Abscesses Fresh and Fun]</ref>
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