Bandages are used to bandage wounds, with the purpose of fixing the gauze covering the wound, fixing fractures or contusions, and having a compression hemostatic effect. They can also protect the affected area. Below is a detailed introduction to which type of bandage is suitable for different wounds.
1. Minor wounds such as scratches and abrasions
For small wounds such as scratches, abrasions, etc., simple bandages can usually be chosen for dressing. The material of a simple bandage is composed of cotton, viscose rayon, and polyamide fibers, and the manufacturing method is generally machine weaving and knitting. This type of bandage is suitable for the limbs, feet, hair, head, and chest and abdomen.
2. Moderate wounds such as sprains and fractures
For moderate wounds such as sprains and fractures, non elastic or elastic bandages can be chosen. The material of this bandage is composed of elastic yarn, and the manufacturing method is different from other bandage manufacturing methods, mainly through weaving. Elastic bandages have the characteristics of good breathability, softness, comfort, waterproofing, strong adhesion, and suitable elasticity, making them suitable for surgical dressing changes.
3. Large area wounds or infected wounds
For large or infected wounds, light support bandages or stress bandages can be chosen. The material of the light support bandage is composed of cotton, viscose artificial silk, and elastic yarn, and the manufacturing method is made by knitting and machine weaving. The material of stress bandages is composed of cotton, polyamide fibers, and elastic yarn, and the manufacturing method is also machine woven or knitted. In addition, there are sports protective bandages specifically designed for sports protection, which use imported medical glue to prevent fixation from falling off and have strong elasticity and stretchability.
4. Special shaped wounds
For special shaped wounds, multiple straps can be chosen, such as four straps, chest straps, abdominal straps, etc. These bandages can be cut to the appropriate length and width as needed.
5. Wounds treated with long-term or static pressure therapy
For wounds that require long-term treatment or resting pressure therapy, short elastic bandages can be chosen. This type of bandage can shorten the length around the limb after application, so it will not apply increasing pressure during inactivity.
6. Special needs for wound healing
For wounds with special healing needs, super bandages containing antibiotics can be chosen. The core of this bandage is a biodegradable material that can repair certain tissues or organs in the body. Its principle is to fill the extracellular matrix with antibiotics to reshape the tissue and reduce inflammation and sterilization.