Gauze and bandage are common accessories, but their functions are different. Gauze is sterile and has large and small specifications. You can choose gauze of appropriate size according to the patient's situation and cover it on the wound surface, which can play a role in protecting the wound. It is commonly used in operation and nursing operation in clinic to cover the surface, care of instruments and so on, which should be selected according to the actual situation.
Bandages are clean, but not sterile. They are mainly fixed used for binding up. For example, the external fixation of plaster support for fracture patients can be bandaged and fixed with bandages. For some patients with allergic tape, bandage can be selected for wound dressing fixation. It is not convenient to fix the joints with adhesive tape where the mobility of limbs is relatively large. You can choose bandage to fix the joints. In addition, bandages can also be used for emergency treatment of wounds in first aid, bandaging wounds, and play the role of oppression and hemostasis. Gauze and bandage are widely used in clinic, and the specific use should be selected according to the actual situation.
