Abstract: A trauma dressing suitable for intraoral use, comprising an absorbent dressing to which is attached a retrieval strand, with the retrieval strand being sufficiently rigid to prevent collapse into the oral cavity of a patient, and the retrieval strand having a first end attached to the dressing and a second end which is sufficiently large so as to prevent entry into the oral cavity of the patient. Preferably, the retrieval strand is made of a plastic material and has a substantially T-shaped end attached to the dressing and a substantially ring-shaped end to prevent entry into the oral cavity of a patient. The free end of the retrieval strand may be attached outside the oral cavity to an attachment member such as an extrication collar.