How to use a Band-Aid?

As medicine becomes more and more advanced, the treatment of minor injuries and pains is becoming simpler and simpler. When you accidentally cut your finger, you don’t need to go to the hospital. You can just put a Band-Aid on it to reduce inflammation and stop bleeding, making the wound heal quickly. It is very convenient. However, some people may experience wound inflammation when using Band-Aids due to improper use. So, what is the best way to use a Band-Aid?

1. Understand the indications of wounds

Band-Aids are mainly used to stop bleeding from acute minor wounds, and are especially suitable for cuts that are neat, clean, superficial, small and do not require sutures. The wound should be no longer than the width of the Band-Aid. It cannot be used for deeper wounds, wounds with damage to large blood vessels, nerves, tendons, or wounds suspected of containing foreign objects. It should not be used for boils, burns, purulent infections and various skin diseases.

2. The wound should be disinfected

Some people developed local purulent infection after using Band-Aids. The main reason for this was that the wound was not checked and cleaned beforehand. Before using a Band-Aid, you must first carefully check whether there is any dirt left in the wound. If there is any dirt, you must clean the wound with sterilized saline, wipe it dry, apply iodine glycerin, etc., and then apply the Band-Aid. If the wound is caused by something rusty, tetanus antitoxin should be injected immediately (skin test negative) to avoid tetanus. Slight pressure should be applied when applying the patch to achieve the effect of compressing and stopping bleeding.

3. Pay attention to the protection of the wound

When using a Band-Aid, be careful to protect the wound and avoid active bleeding. Keep the injured area away from water and avoid contamination. Also, do not pinch the wound with your hands frequently to prevent it from squeezing and cracking.

4. Pay attention to changes in wounds

After using a Band-Aid, you should also pay attention to changes in the wound and replace it regularly to prevent infection and suppuration. If the wound pain worsens or secretions seep out after 24 hours of application, the patch should be opened and checked in time. If any infection symptoms such as redness, swelling, exudation, etc. are found, use should be stopped and go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to facilitate recovery.

Some people think that using a Band-Aid can isolate the wound from the outside world, so they will do whatever they want as if they were not injured yet, such as getting the wound exposed to dirty water, moving around at will, etc., which will further aggravate the wound and may even cause infection. Some people have sensitive skin and will have allergic reactions after using Band-Aids. In this case, they should avoid using them and take appropriate measures.