Can Band-Aids be used after they expire?

Speaking of Band-Aids, everyone must be familiar with them, because people's lives may often have some minor frictions or be caught by them, which will cause some small wounds. At this time, it is generally not serious and everyone chooses to wipe it with iodine and then put on a Band-Aid. In this case, for everyone, Band-Aid is a tool to prevent dust from sticking to the wound, so I would like to ask, can Band-Aids still be used after they expire?

Never use expired Band-Aids. In daily life, people often call Band-Aids "hemostatic cloths." As the name suggests, this product can temporarily stop bleeding and protect the wound. However, Band-Aids are not omnipotent and should not be abused, otherwise it may have the opposite effect.

In what situations can't bandages be used:

1. If you are bitten by a cat, dog or other animal, you cannot use a Band-Aid to bandage the wound directly. You should first rinse it with soapy water several times, then disinfect the wound with iodine or alcohol, expose the wound, and inject rabies vaccine.

2. Those with severe trauma and contaminated wounds should go to the hospital for treatment. Band-Aids should not be used before the wounds are cleaned. Band-Aids should not be used on contaminated or infected wounds, or wounds with secretions or pus on the wound surface.

3. If you are stabbed by a knife tip, iron, etc., and the wound is deep and narrow, it is best not to use a Band-Aid to bandage it. After stopping the bleeding, the wound should be exposed to prevent tetanus bacteria from infecting the wound. If necessary, tetanus serum should be injected under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Do not use Band-Aids to cover ulcers and exudates caused by burns and scalds, so as to avoid secondary infection due to poor drainage of secretions.

5. If the Band-Aid on the wound becomes wet, replace it immediately. This is especially important when you are outdoors. Because Band-Aids have a good ability to absorb water. If left untreated, the wound will be soaked directly in water, which will become a breeding ground for bacteria. Now, although there is a kind of waterproof Band-Aid on the market, the effect is not obvious, especially when it is applied to the hand joints which are most vulnerable to injury during outdoor activities, the waterproof performance is not reflected at all.

As for whether Band-Aids can still be used after they expire, everyone knows that the role of Band-Aids is not as trivial as people think. It still has a great effect. Most doctors will use Band-Aids when treating minor wounds. Therefore, it is better not to use expired Band-Aids as much as possible, so as to avoid trouble when your wounds become inflamed or have other problems that should not occur.