Novel Use of a Pressure Bandage for Assistance During Surgery

The ability to perform surgery efficiently and safely is a necessity to the dermatologic surgeon. Sometimes, depending on various situations, dermatologists may find themselves performing surgery without the luxury of an assistant. One of the most valuable services a surgical assistant provides is blotting excess blood in the field. The authors describe a novel technique to provide temporary blotting and collection of blood for the dermatologic surgeon when a surgical assistant is not readily available.