How to use the Band Aid correctly, how to use the Band Aid? Proper usage of Band Aids

Many friends have accidentally cut vegetables and injured their hands in their lives, been scratched when carrying things, fell and were knocked over, and when there are some small wounds, they will use the band-aid as an emergency measure to stop bleeding and prevent infection. Tear a piece and paste it on, it's not too convenient!

However, this kind of "artifact" that seems to be used by everyone is often misused!

Scope of Band-Aid:

Not all wounds are suitable for band-aids!

Band-aids are mainly used for superficial minor wounds and abrasions in the superficial dermis and above, by absorbing wound exudate, secretions, etc., to provide a healing environment for superficial wound injuries, inhibit the growth of wound bacteria, and avoid external contamination.

Wounds that have already been infected, wounds with large and deep foreign bodies, and burns are not applicable, and indiscriminate use may aggravate the condition and not be conducive to wound healing.

The use of band-aids is not a one-time sticker, but it is necessary to check the wound for foreign bodies and clean the wound with saline or water before sticking.

After cleaning, wipe the wound with iodophor disinfectant, and pay attention to cover the wound completely when wiping.

After the disinfectant is dried, you can apply a band-aid. Do not stick the band-aid too tightly to avoid affecting blood circulation and causing tissue necrosis.

Don't leave it alone after pasting, replace it at least once a day, pay attention to the wound when replacing, and if there is redness, swelling, heat and pain, it is best to seek medical attention in time.

In our daily life and work, epidermal abrasions often occur accidentally, and generally if it is only a slight epidermal abrasion, there is no need to do too much treatment. If the wound is deep and there are no good conditions for treatment for the time being, Band-Aids come in handy. However, it'sUse the Band-Aid method correctly

See if the wound is suitable for a band-aid.

Band-aids are used as an adjunct to wound management and are generally used to stop bleeding and protect acute minor wounds, such as abrasions or cuts with neat incisions, cleaner wounds, and smaller and shallow wounds. For large and deep wounds, or wounds with large blood vessels, nerves, or foreign bodies, it is not suitable to use band-aids, and should be treated with hemostasis and disinfection in a nearby hospital as soon as possible, and sutures should be given for larger wounds.

To prevent infection, wound disinfection is preferred.

According to doctors, some people have purulent infection in the wound or wound after using the band-aid, and the fundamental problem is that the wound was not cleaned before the band-aid was applied. Therefore, it is recommended that you should carefully check whether the wound is clean and free of dirt before applying a band-aid. If there are other substances or impurities, you can use normal saline to clean the wound and apply iodine glycerin, etc., and then apply the band-aid later.

If you are scratched by a sharp object such as rust, you should generally be injected with tetanus antitoxin (negative skin test) to avoid tetanus.

Observe wound changes.

After applying the band-aid, it is not complete, and you should also pay attention to the changes in the wound and change the band-aid regularly to prevent the wound from becoming infected and suppurating. For example, if the wound becomes more painful or there is a gradual discharge after the Band-Aid is applied, it should be opened to check the wound. If there is an infection such as redness, swelling or oozing, we should not use a band-aid, and immediately go to the hospital for disinfection and effective bandaging to get rid of the wound as soon as possible**.

How to apply a band-aid.

Many people will not stick firmly in use, resulting in frequent shedding. The method shown in the figure below can correctly ensure that the bandaging is more firm. Also, the method of sticking on joints and non-joints is different, so let's study carefully.

Precautions

Do not wrap it too tightly when using it, so as to avoid anaerobic bacterial infection due to the wound being not breathable. It is also important to know that wrapping too tightly can also easily block the blood circulation of the injured part and cause avascular necrosis. References

Compiled from health magazines and the web

How to use Band-Aids correctly? That's the right way to use it.

1. Band-aids are only suitable for wounds with neat and clean incisions and little bleeding.

Band-aids are not a panacea and may not be applied to all wounds. In general, band-aids are mainly used for some small and shallow wounds, especially for cut wounds with neat incisions, clean, and little bleeding that do not require sutures, such as knife cuts, cuts, glass scratches, etc.

Band-aids should not be used for large, deep wounds with foreign bodies, and should be seen in a timely manner. For wounds that have been contaminated or infected, such as heavier abrasions, burns, etc., it is not advisable to use band-aids. As for folliculitis, boils, purulent wounds and various diseases, it is not advisable to use band-aids.

2. Clean and disinfect the wound before use.

When we use Band-Aids, we always try to be convenient, and we just stick things casually, which is not correct.

Before using a band-aid, first check whether there is any dirt left in the wound, if there is any unclean substance, the wound should be cleaned with disinfected saline before applying the band-aid. If the wound is punctured by an iron nail or other substance and is relatively deep, you should go to the hospital immediately and need to be injected with tetanus antitoxin. Secondly, after opening the band-aid, you should avoid contaminating the surface of the medicine.

When applying the wound, the surface of the medicine must be aimed at the wound, and after the pasting, slightly pressurize on both sides of the wound, and the bandaging should not be too tight, so as to avoid the wound being breathable and causing the wound infection to aggravate.

3. The use time should not be too long.

First, we should pay attention to the changes in the wound. If you feel a "throbbing pain" similar to a pulse, or if there is a discharge from the wound after 24 hours of using the band-aid, you should open it in time to observe whether there is redness, swelling, heat and pain around the wound. If so, the wound is infected and should be treated by a doctor immediately.

Second, we should pay attention to protecting the wound. After using a band-aid, do not pinch the wound with your hands often, and move the wound as little as possible to prevent collision to avoid the wound from splitting. Third, the use time of the band-aid should not be too long, and it should be changed once a day.

4. Pay attention to waterproofing after applying a band-aid.

It is not necessary to use a waterproof band-aid to be in contact with water for a long time. If the band-aid is not tightly glued to the ** around the wound, especially in special areas, such as fingertips, knees and elbows, the waterproofing will not become "waterproof". When using waterproof band-aids, try to minimize contact with water, pay attention to observe and protect the wound, and replace it immediately after being soaked in water, otherwise it is easy to seep water and cause wound infection.

How often should the band-aid be changed.

Although the band-aid is convenient and has a good hemostatic and protective effect on some small wounds, the band-aid is not a panacea and should not be used for a long time. If the wound is not breathable and not properly treated, and the band-aid is not replaced, it will aggravate the wound. Therefore, the band-aid should be changed at least once a day to avoid **pores being blocked for a long time and causing local** poor ventilation and causing discomfort.

After using a band-aid, you need to pay attention to the changes in the wound and change it regularly, so as to prevent the wound from becoming infected and suppurating.

If the band-aid is applied for more than 24 hours, the pain of the wound increases, and there may even be secretions, so you need to open it for examination and go to the hospital in time.

Band-aids have become a must-have in the family, and not everyone knows how to use them properly. Guo Yanjun, an attending physician in the Department of Orthopedics at Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reminded that band-aids should not be regarded as a panacea and should be used correctly to avoid unnecessary pain to patients.

Guo Yanjun said that there are several points that should be paid attention to when using Band-Aids correctly:

First, it is necessary to grasp the indications of wounds.

Band-aids are mainly used to stop bleeding from acute minor wounds, especially for cut wounds with neat, clean, superficial incisions, and small incisions that do not require sutures. The length of the wound should not exceed the width of the band-aid. It should not be used for deep wounds, wounds with large blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and suspected foreign bodies.

As for boils, burns, purulent infections and various diseases, they should not be used.

2. The wound should be disinfected.

Some people have local purulent infection after using a band-aid, and the main reason is that the wound has not been examined and cleaned beforehand. Before using a band-aid, you must carefully check whether there is any dirt left in the wound, and if there is any unclean matter, the wound must be cleaned, wiped dry, and coated with iodine and glycerin, etc., and then the band-aid should be applied. If the wound is cut by something rusty, tetanus antitoxin (negative skin test) should be injected immediately to avoid tetanus.

Slightly pressurized should be applied to compress and stop bleeding.

3. Pay attention to the protection of wounds.

When using a band-aid, care should be taken to protect the wound and avoid active bleeding. The wound area is less active, does not get wet, and avoids pollution. Do not often pinch the wound with your hands to prevent squeezing the wound to avoid the wound from splitting.

Fourth, pay attention to the changes in the wound.

After using a band-aid, you should also pay attention to the changes in the wound and replace it regularly to prevent the wound from becoming infected and suppurating. If the wound pain worsens after 24 hours of application, or there is secretion oozing, it should be opened for examination in time. If you find redness, swelling, oozing and other infections, you should stop using it and go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to facilitate **.

Guo Yanjun reminded that the part of the band-aid that comes into contact with the wound is a non-woven sponge, which is used to absorb exudate and keep the wound dry. Band-aids themselves are not anti-inflammatory, and the usual treatment for trauma is to take antibiotics.

The correct way to use the Band-Aid, don't make a mistake in the future, but unfortunately "many people" don't know.

On the premise that it is suitable for the use of a band-aid, check the wound for any contaminants such as sludge and clean it before using the band-aid. Read the instructions for the Band-Aid carefully and replace the Band-Aid in time after using it for a while, especially in the hot season. If you find that the wound is ulcerated, go to the hospital in time**.

Band-aids are not simple, and they are very particular. In addition, it is important to remind everyone that some wounds should not be band-aided.

If the wound is found to have fever, throbbing pain, increased swelling and other abnormalities, it may be that the wound has been infected, and it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for surgery immediately to avoid delaying the best period.

Wounds that should not be band-aided: wounds with large wounds and more blood loss. For deep and narrow wounds that have been pierced by iron nails or knives, patients should immediately go to the hospital for wound disinfection and other treatment.

First of all, disinfect and clean up!

First, check for foreign objects, and if so, take them out, and secondly, check for anything unclean, such as mud, and if so, clean and disinfect them.

a.Foreign body in the wound: The foreign body must be removed.

b.Accidental injury by an iron nail: Tetanus vaccine is required, and band-aids should not be used to prevent wound infection (more on this later).

c.Scratches and bites by cats and dogs: rabies vaccine is required, band-aids cannot be used, the wound is exposed, and the infection is preventedScalds: If the scald causes the ** to break and run water, you can't use a band-aid to prevent poor drainage of secretions and infection.