This is a roller bandage that has a dressing pad sewn into it. The bandage is usually lightweight with some elasticity. A roller bandage needs to be chosen carefully to ensure that it is the correct width for the body part involved.
Hemostatic agents are intended to promote rapid blood clotting when traumatic wounds involving arterial bleeding occur. The use of hemostatic particles and chitosan impregnated gauze can quickly and safely stop the blood flow from potentially lethal wounds.
It consists of a non-adhesive pad placed in the center of a cloth or plastic (PVC or PE film) self-adhesive backing substrate; and various shapes such as rectangle, square and circle.
Dressings are pads of gauze or cloth that can be placed directly against the wound to absorb blood and other fluids. A great addition to any First Aid Kit and daily use for skin regimens & wound care.
Covering a break in the skin helps to control bleeding and protect against infection. A great addition to any First Aid Kit and daily use for skin regimens & wound care.