What is the use of band-aids

There are many unsafe factors in the outside world in life, and people get injured frequently. Sometimes, if the wound is relatively small, there is no need to go to the hospital, and a Band-Aid can help. As the name suggests, many people put on a Band-Aid when they get hurt. It is the most commonly used surgical medicine in people's lives. It has the effect of stopping bleeding and relieving pain. Everyone should have used it, and everyone is familiar with it. So why can the Band-Aid be like this? Does it have other functions? The following introduces the uses of Band-Aids.

Band-aid, also known as "hemostatic plaster", has the function of stopping bleeding and protecting wounds. It consists of a long strip of adhesive tape with a small piece of gauze soaked in medicine attached in the middle. Due to its structural limitations, Band-Aids can only be used for emergency treatment of small wounds to temporarily stop bleeding. Protecting the wound surface.

But it should be noted that the use time should not be too long. If you use it for too long, the outer layer of the Band-Aid will become airtight. It will cause the wound and the skin around the wound to turn white and soften, leading to secondary bacterial infection. This will make the wound worse.

Generally speaking, if it is only a minor epidermal abrasion, there is no need to use a Band-Aid. Just apply iodine or ethanol on it. It can prevent infection. If you are worried, you can also apply a thin layer of gentian violet. In this way, after about two or three days, the wound will scab over and dry.

If the skin wound is relatively deep. If there is no condition to treat it, just rinse the wound with clean water. Then simply bandage it with a Band-Aid. But the packaging time should not be too long, it is best not to exceed two days. At the same time, you should hurry to the nearest hospital for regular disinfection to avoid unnecessary infection.

In addition, if the Band-Aid on the wound becomes soaked by water, it should be replaced immediately. If left alone, the wound will be directly soaked in water, which will become a breeding ground for bacteria. Please note that you cannot use Band-Aids directly in the following situations:

Those with severe trauma and contaminated wounds;

Being stabbed by nails, knife tips, etc.;

When the wound surface is not clean or there is foreign matter in the wound;

When ulceration and yellow discharge occur after burns;

Band-Aids should not be used on contaminated or infected wounds, or wounds with secretions or pus.

Although Band-Aids can treat minor injuries, they should not be used randomly.

First, the wound should not be applied if it is not clean. The wound should be cleaned first.

Second, if the wound is too large and bleeding too much, it cannot be bandaged and should be sutured and bandaged in the hospital;

Third, do not apply the patch when the wound is already infected and purulent, so as not to hinder the outflow of pus and aggravate the condition;

Fourth, do not keep the Band-Aid on for too long and remove it and replace it every 24 hours.

The following is an introduction to the functions of Band-Aids. Everyone is familiar with Band-Aids. After reading this, I believe everyone will have a better understanding of Band-Aids. Although Band-Aids are simple and convenient, they should be used with caution. If used improperly, it can cause serious consequences such as wound infection and skin ulcers. Of course, not all wounds can be treated with Band-Aids, and you must strike a balance.