Reliance Medical Rel310 Small Finger Dressing With Adhesive Fixing And More Protection, Features Peelable Tab Sticky Patch. Stretch Bandage And Adhesive Strip Tab 3.5 cm (10 Pieces)

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adjust the bandage so that it supports the full length of the arm up to the end of the little finger If you're using a triangular bandage to support a lower limb or large dressing, fold it in half horizontally so the point of the triangle touches the middle of the long edge. Then fold it in half again in the same direction to make a broad strip. Further information If you cannot stop the bleeding, go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department as soon as possible. Plasters (adhesive dressings) Treatment will usually begin with a procedure known as debridement. This is the cleaning of the wound and removal of dead tissue and contaminants. Before placing a tubular bandage over an injury, you may need to cut it to a smaller size. Triangular bandages

bandages made of open-weave material – these allow ventilation, but do not put pressure on wounds and do not support joints hold the dressing at the edges, keeping your fingers away from the part that's going to cover the wound When applying bandages to elbows and knees to hold dressings in place or support sprains or strains, flex the joint slightly, apply the bandage in a figure of 8, and extend the bandage quite far on each side of the joint.Stitches often treat deep or wide cuts. For slightly smaller cuts, your healthcare provider may use strong, sterile adhesive strips called Steri-Strips.

Sterile (hygienic) dressing pads come in a protective wrapping. Once out of the wrapping, they're no longer sterile. Wash and dry your hands before applying any dressing, and wear disposable surgical gloves if you have them. Some finger cuts require medical treatment like stitches. If you believe the cut is more serious than can be effectively treated at home, go to an ER or urgent care. Doing so can reduce the odds of complications. Triangular bandages can be used as large dressings, as slings to support a limb, or to secure a dressing in place.Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. A small number of people are allergic to the adhesive strips – ask them if this is the case before applying a plaster. Further information

https://www.stjoes.ca/patients-visitors/patient-education/u-z/PD%206225%20Wound%20Care%20After%20Surgery.pdf elasticated bandages – these mould to a person's body shape, and are used to secure dressings and support soft tissue injuries like sprains They sometimes come in different shapes and sizes, or you can cut them to size. Some plasters are waterproof. If stitches are needed, your healthcare provider will only put in as many as needed to properly close the wound. For a finger cut, this may mean two or three stitches.work from the inside to the outside of the limb, winding the bandage in spiralling turns, making sure that each new layer covers 2 thirds of the previous one