Bandages

Bandages hold compresses and dressings in place, stop them slipping and can provide light support or compression. They are used in GP surgeries, hospitals, care homes, ambulance services and workplace first-aid rooms.

The range comprises three products. The 8 cm elastic fixation bandage in cotton/polyamide comes with a bandage clip and suits dressing changes, fixing wound dressings and light support bandaging. The 8 cm elastic gauze bandage in the same blend is intended for fixation dressings on body contours. Both are 4 m long when stretched. The non-woven fixation tape on a roll (2.5 cm × 9.1 m) is hypoallergenic, tears by hand and fixes compresses directly to the skin.

Typical applications

• Fixing compresses on arms, legs and joints with an elastic bandage
• Light support bandaging for sprains as directed by a clinician
• Securing compresses on the face, trunk or catheters with fixation tape
• Topping up first-aid kits and emergency equipment

What to look for when buying

Wrap or stick is the basic question. On limbs and joints, elastic bandages hold the dressing with even tension; where wrapping is not possible, fixation tape is the practical answer.

Between the two bandages, accessories and quantity decide. The fixation bandage comes with a clip, so no tape is needed, and is available from 100 pieces. The gauze bandage is available from 20 pieces and suits sites with lower usage. Both are packed 20 to a bag. The fixation tape comes in cartons of 12 rolls, and one carton is the minimum order.

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