Bandage

Bandage: dressing material for medical purposes

A bandage is a dressing material widely used in medicine for wrapping wounds, bruises, dislocations, as well as for fixing damaged limbs. It consists of a fabric or non-woven base, covered with a number of layers of adhesive mass of varying degrees of viscosity.

There are different types of bandages, differing in base material, adhesive mass and size. For example, a sticky air- and vapor-tight bandage is intended for wrapping wounds that need to be protected from air and moisture. Tubular bandages are used to secure limbs of various sizes, and mesh bandages are used to wrap wounds on the body and head.

The production of bandages is carried out by many companies around the world. Among the manufacturers of bandages are Nu-Pharm Inc/Biotek (Russia), Tosama (Slovenia), Intertextile (Russia), KievGuma (Ukraine), LPP Pharm (Russia), Medpolymer (Russia), Palma (Russia), Paul Hartmann (Germany) ), Tonus Elast (Latvia), Pharmatrade (Italy), Pharmcenter (Russia), Hemopol (Czech Republic), Sharm (Russia).

The bandage is an integral part of the first aid kit and is widely used in medical institutions of various levels. It is important to choose the right type and size of bandage depending on the purpose of its use and the nature of the damage. When using a bandage, you should follow the rules of asepsis and antisepsis to avoid infectious complications.