Esmarch

What does "Esmarch" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Esmarch is a term used in medicine, specifically in surgeries, to refer to a technique or a tool. The Esmarch bandage is a special type of bandage used to control bleeding by applying pressure. The Esmarch maneuver, on the other hand, is a method used to empty a limb of blood before surgery. Both are named after the German surgeon Friedrich von Esmarch who introduced them.

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