What is an elastic adhesive bandage?

Elastic adhesive dressing is a bandage made of flexible elastic fabric designed to stick to itself. It is most commonly used for compression for sprains, strains and bruise to reduce swelling and reduce internal bleeding. These dressings are also used to secure ice packages or heat packages on the injured part of the body. They are even used in the spa to secure the body wraps. The dressing usually remains safe in place without release or shift. It is maintained for itself and not for the skin or hair, which usually removes and painless. Some of them have a cotton pad to make them more comfortable. Most use latex to provide elasticity. There are varieties without latex, so it may be important for a person to carefully read the label and choose the one with the most suitable materials. Generally, they are washable and reusable.

athletic supply shopsAnd shops that carry first aid stocks will usually have a wide range of elastic adhesive bandages in widths from 2 to 4 inches (about 5.08 to 10.16 cm). Elastic bandages usually come in different sizes for different areas of the body. For example, a width of 2 or 3 inches (about 5.08 to 7.62 cm) would work best on hand or leg. Size 4 inches (about 10.16 cm) would be better for a larger area of ​​the arm or leg. Since athletes use these bandages so much, they are even available in different colors so that athletes can coordinate their bandages with uniforms.

Banding is as art as science. It is necessary to ensure that it does not apply the elastic adhesive so tight that it will prevent blood flow. It should be tight enough to reduce swelling, but not sufficiently tight to cut off the circulation. Because these bandages are held by To themselves, they do not choose over time; Therefore, it may be quite important that one applies them correctly by fist.

few parts of the human body is perfectly symmetrick. For example, the ankle bone emerges from the ankle and the arm narrows to the wrist. Elastic adhesive dressing can usually move and stretch to match different body shapes.

sock or washcloths can be used to fill any hollow areas before using elastic adhesive bandage. To bandage, people should usually start to wrap themselves from the injured area and work up, safely, but not firmly. The dressing should not be so tight that it is stretched if it can go. It is usually important that one regularly checks the marks that the bandage is too tight. If the injured area becomes bluish, armor, loses feeling or feels cold, then it is usually necessary to adjust the bandage.