Abdominal pads are highly absorbent pads. Abdominal pad dressings are designed in such a way that they have a thick central core on the application side that is at least a quarter of an inch thick.
Abdominal Pads, also referred to as ABD Pads, are used for large wounds or for wounds requiring high absorbency. This abdominal dressing was originally developed for the military to treat battle wounds.