Injuries can happen anytime, anywhere. One thing that is linked to injuries is bandages, as they help to keep the medicines applied in place and stop the bleeding. Bandages come in an array of shapes and sizes, with different materials effective at treating different types of wounds. Due to lack of knowledge we tend to use the wrong bandages, which hardly proves effective. To help you, today, we give you a detailed overview of different types of bandages and their utility.
The most common bandage found in every household first aid kit is a strip bandage. This bandage can be used on any small wounds and cuts.
Gauze pads and rolls are available in various length, breadth and sizes. They help in holding the injury firmly after it is dressed.
Neoprene bandage: These are knee, ankle, wrist, and elbow support bandages, which are highly resistant to moisture and ageing, aid speedy recovery and give maximum comfort./p pThey can be self adjusted through a Velcro enclosure. They are commonly worn by athletes.
The finger tip bandage is used to wrap around a finger tip. It can used on small blisters, cuts on the finger.
Due to their triangular fold they are called triangular bandages. They help to secure the dressing at one place, when the dressing is too large.
These bandages are hypoallergenic and are created from soft non-woven materials that adapt well.br / /div divIt is often used to stick wound dressings and can be withdrawn painlessly by hand.
The knuckle bandage are used to wrap around knuckles. This type of bandages help in holding the injury firmly.
Adhesive tapes are used to support weakened joints like knees or ankles, and also in their recovery./p pAs they consist of a winding spool they can be directly applied to the injury without causing any irritation to the skin.
Zinc oxide tape is a sturdy, flexible bandage that can be used either as strapping for an injured joint or to help sustain a dressing already in place.
The butterfly closure is used to drag both sides of a cut back together to promote healing and to stop infection.
They are produced with flawless tubular material, which are meant for covering injured joints and fingers.
A pressure bandage includes an inner absorbent layer of porous cotton, which is applied to a wound. The rolled gauze is then applied around the cotton pad to hold it tightly.
Tensor bandages are elastic stretch bandages that give compression and a controlled pressure. They are held in place, with metal clips.
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