Cuts, abrasions, bruises, bruises and sprains - in all these cases, the treatment involves dressing. Ointments and compresses help faster healing of wounds, resorption of bruises and bruises. To fix the dressings, plasters and bandages are used. It is no secret that adhesives often have an allergy in the form of itching and rashes on the skin. There is no need to talk about the convenience of gauze bandage. But a weak fixation brings unnecessary trouble. That is why it is more advisable to use an elastic tubular mesh bandage.
How to apply a bandage?
To do this, you must:
- Use sterile material, such as gauze wipes.
- Prepare the elastic tubular bandage of the desired size (see below).
- Cut off part of the required length from it.
- Apply ointment or other medicine to the prepared napkin.
- Gently apply material to the wound without touching it with your hands. Hands in any case should be treated with an antibacterial agent.
- Next, you need to stick your fingers inside the bandage, stretching it.
- To put on an elastic tubular bandage on the bandaged limb.
- Calmly, without abrupt movements, remove fingers from the bandage. Spread it out.
What sizes of elastic tubular bandages are commercially available?
They are as follows:
- Product number one will hold the bandages on the fingers and toes of children and adults.
- Item number two is needed for the baby lower leg, as well as the hand and elbow. In adults, it will fix the bandage on the wrist and foot, as well as on the shoulder.
- Product number three will fix the compress on the shoulder, elbow, and also on the lower leg of an adult. In children, they are used on the knee joint.
- Product number four is used to fix the children's hip joint and knees, head, chest in adults. The product number five also serves the same purpose.
- Products numbered six and seven serve to fix the bandages on the hip joints and chest of adults.
The benefits of mesh bandages
Mesh bandages have obvious advantages. They are easy to put on and take off. Thanks to its mesh structure, an elastic tubular bandage allows air to pass through freely. So, the bandage will be aired and will not cause discomfort in the hot season. Different sizes allow you to choose the bandage as accurately as possible.
In addition, the prices of these medical devices range from forty to four hundred rubles. This makes them affordable for almost everyone.
Elastic bandages are offered for children in colorful packages with cartoon characters. Drawings are applied to the product itself. This allows you to slightly distract and amuse the child during an unpleasant dressing procedure.
In addition to mesh tubular bandages, there are simply elastic bandages. They are already used in other areas of medicine, as well as in sports.