Band-aid is a kind of long adhesive tape with gauze soaked in medicine in the middle, which is used to stick on the wound to protect it, temporarily stop bleeding, resist bacterial regeneration and prevent the wound from being damaged again. It is the most commonly used first-aid essential medical supplies in hospitals, clinics and families.
Band-aid, commonly known as bactericidal elastic band-aid, is one of the most commonly used first-aid medical supplies in people's lives. Band-aid mainly consists of plain cloth adhesive tape and absorbent pad. It can stop bleeding and protect creation. According to different needs, there are various shapes of band-AIDS for patients to use.
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Band-aid has poor water absorption and air permeability. If the band-aid is stuck for a long time or immersed in water, it is not only not conducive to the drainage of wound secretions, but also conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria, leading to secondary infection.
Before using the band-aid, you should carefully check the wound for dirt residue. After sticking the band-aid, patients should pay attention to protect the wound and avoid active bleeding, that is, the wound has little activity, so don't get wet and avoid pollution.
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