What is the correct way to apply a Band-Aid

Many people know about Band-Aids, and people often use them in daily life. They bring convenience to people and have a certain effect in treating wounds. I believe they are commonly seen in the medicine boxes of many families. In fact, many people only notice the convenience of Band-Aids, but fail to pay attention to some precautions in its use, leading to bad consequences. Well, next, I will introduce it to you.

Aunt Zhang from the same unit accidentally cut her finger with a kitchen knife while cutting vegetables. I wrapped the injured index finger tightly with a Band-Aid. The bleeding stopped, but the wound was still very painful.

I held on like this for more than a week. When the pain gradually subsided, Aunt Zhang removed the Band-Aid and saw that the end of her left index finger had turned black and shriveled. But when I got to the hospital, the doctor said that I needed a finger amputation.

The main reason is that the wound was not disinfected and treated with anti-infection after being cut, which would have avoided the need for finger amputation.

Band-Aids can generally only be used on relatively superficial wounds that are neat and clean, do not bleed much, and do not require sutures. They can temporarily stop bleeding and protect the wound surface.

Since Band-Aids have poor water absorption and air permeability, they are not conducive to the drainage of wound secretions, but are conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria, causing the wound and the skin around the wound to turn white and soften, leading to secondary infection. Therefore, Band-Aids should not be used for too long or allowed to get wet.

It is common to see people putting Band-Aids directly on wounds. This is absolutely incorrect and can easily lead to wound infection.

The correct way to use Band-Aid:

The wound should be cleaned first (preferably with 3% hydrogen peroxide) and then applied with a Band-Aid. If the skin injury is relatively deep and there are no conditions to treat it on site, you may want to rinse the wound with clean water first, and then simply bandage it with a Band-Aid.

At the same time, you should hurry to the nearest hospital for regular disinfection to avoid secondary infection and delay of treatment.

After opening the Band-Aid, you should avoid contaminating the medicine surface. After applying it, the area around the wound should be kept dry and clean, and it should not be exposed to water or contamination. If the Band-Aid is soaked, it should be replaced immediately. At the same time, the Band-Aid should not be wrapped too tightly to prevent the wound from being airtight and causing anaerobic infection. Band-Aids should not be used for too long or allowed to get wet. If any abnormality is found, you should go to the hospital immediately for disinfection and anti-infection treatment.