A "gauze bandage" is a type of medical fabric that is used to cover wounds or secure dressings. It helps protect the wound from dirt and germs while allowing air to pass through. Full definition
If a pet bird gets injured and breaks a bone, such as in a wing, the bird needs to be wrapped up snugly — yet not too tightly — with sterile gauze bandage or vet wrap, so it can still breathe easily. (petbusiness.com)
I jumped over the line of gauze bandage that had been strung up to warn away visitors and shook her hand. (sciencemag.org)
Battlefield medics will apply gauze bandages, but these are often useless for the most serious injuries. (canadianbusiness.com)