Tamponage (Noun)
Meaning
Blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor applied gentle tamponage to the nosebleed to staunch the flow of blood.
- Effective tamponage of the wound was critical to preventing further blood loss.
- The gauze was packed tightly into the cavity to achieve tamponage and promote healing.
- Uterine tamponage is sometimes used to treat severe postpartum hemorrhage.
- The open wound required careful tamponage to prevent infection and promote healing.