Cuts, abrasions, bruises, bruises and sprains - in all these cases, the treatment includes the application of bandages. Ointments and compresses help faster healing of wounds, resorption of hematomas and bruises. Plasters and bandages are used to secure the bandages. It is no secret that adhesive plasters often cause allergies in the form of itching and skin rashes. There is no need to talk about the convenience of a gauze bandage. But weak fixation delivers unnecessary trouble. That is why it is better to use an elastic tubular mesh bandage.
How to put on a bandage?
For this you need:
- Use sterile material such as gauze pads.
- Prepare an 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 the 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.
- Put an elastic tubular bandage on the limb to be bandaged.
- Calmly, without sudden movements, remove your fingers from the bandage. Spread it out.
What sizes of elastic tubular bandages are available?
They are:
- The number one product will keep bandages on the fingers and toes of children and adults.
- Product number two will be needed for the baby's lower leg, as well as the hand and elbow. In adults, it will fix the bandage on the hand 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, it is used on the knee joint.
- Product number four is used to fix the child's hip joint and knees, head, chest in adults. Item number five serves the same purpose.
- Products numbered six and seven serve to fix bandages on the hip joints and chest of adults.
Benefits of mesh bandages
Mesh bandages have undeniable advantages. They are easy to put on and take off. Thanks to the mesh structure, the elastic tubular bandage freely passes air. This means that the bandage will be ventilated 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 devicesrange from forty to four hundred rubles. This makes them accessible to almost everyone.
Elastic bandages are available for kids in brightly colored packs with cartoon characters. Drawings are applied to the product itself. This allows you to slightly distract and amuse the child during the 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.
