Medical gauze block is suitable for clinical use as disposable dressing, is a necessary small item in our life, so how should we use medical gauze correctly in our daily life?
Gauze is a kind of cotton fabric with sparse warp and weft. It is a textile raw material, cloth, characterized by sparse, with obvious grid. Gauze wrapping can prevent infection caused by pathogenic microorganisms from invading the outside world. In addition, it keeps the wound moist so as not to air dry. Gauze is also breathable and helps wound healing.
The following bag will teach you how to use medical gauze correctly:
1. Determine whether the medical gauze is sterile, and check the packaging label and product instructions of the product.
2. If it is sterile medical gauze, it can be used directly. Non-sterile gauze, high temperature and high pressure steam or ethylene oxide disinfection before use.
3. Unpack and soak in water for a few seconds to make it play a better role. The temperature of the water is generally 25 degrees.
4. Pay attention to tightness when bandaging. Don't be too tight. The airtight will aggravate the wound. If it is too loose, foreign matter such as dust will enter the wound, which is not conducive to wound healing and recovery. Medical gauze bandages should be adjusted according to the patient's comfort.
