Non-sterile bandages are widely used in everyday life and medical facilities. For proper use, it is important to know the features of this dressing. We will analyze what non-sterile bandages are made of, their characteristics and scope.
Characteristics
Non-sterile bandage is made of high quality gauze, which is bleached without the use of chlorine. Due to the special interweaving of the threads, the material is very durable. The bandage should have the following characteristics: have the same density over the entire area, smooth edges, absorb liquid well, freely pass air and be strong enough, and also hypoallergenic. The absence of fringe at the edges indicates the quality of the dressing.
Non-sterile medical bandages are sealed in a durable polymer film that must withstand transportation. The package must not contain harmful chemical impurities or be toxic. The production of non-sterile dressings is simple, and therefore the price for them is much lower than for sterile ones.
Scope of application
A non-sterile bandage is used for dressings on closed wounds, small bruises and cuts. With it, bandages, tampons and napkins are fixed on the wound, postoperative dressings are made, dislocated joints, sprains and fractures are fixed. Ambulance brigades, trauma and paramedic stations, school and car first-aid kits are without fail equipped with a non-sterile bandage.
Thus, non-sterile bandages are widely used in medical institutions as a fairly cheap dressing. Use them to fix sterile dressings. Since we often get injured in everyday life, a non-sterile bandage should be in every home medicine cabinet as a first aid.