Elastic compression bandage 4 m x 8 cm is a woven elastic bandage with a clip used to hold all kinds of dressings in place. Its 100% elasticity means it fits snugly and holds the dressing well, also on moving parts of the body.
The 8 cm width works well on the hand, wrist, forearm and foot. The bandage is not applied directly to the wound – first cover the wound with a sterile dressing or compress. The bandage is packed in polyethylene-coated paper. After use on a casualty, replace it with a new one.
You will find sterile compresses and dressings to use under the bandage in the category dressing materials. Elastic compression bandage 4 m x 8 cm is worth having in your home, car and workplace first aid kit.
Why the elastic compression bandage 4 m x 8 cm?
An elastic bandage with a clip holds a dressing more securely than a plaster and does not come off damp skin. The clip lets you fasten the end without looking for tape. Elastic compression bandage 4 m x 8 cm apply it so that it does not cut off circulation.
Other widths: 10 cm, 12 cm, 15 cm.
Dressing a wound – step by step
Put on gloves, stop the bleeding with pressure and cover the wound with a sterile dressing or compress. Only then secure a bandage, net or triangular bandage over it – do not put them directly on the wound. The bandage should hold the dressing, not cut off circulation: check that the fingers below do not turn pale, numb or blue. For massive bleeding use a tourniquet and call 112 – action taken by a bystander can decide whether the casualty survives. The dressings are single-use.
Read more in the article Massive haemorrhage – first aid.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can the bandage be applied to a wound?
No – first cover the wound with a sterile dressing and then hold it in place with the bandage.
What are the dimensions of the bandage?
Width 8 cm, length 4 m.
Can it be reused?
No – replace a bandage that has been in contact with a wound or blood with a new one.
