A Guide to Wound Dressing

Understanding how to dress a wound properly is crucial as it helps prevent infection and accelerates healing with minimal scarring. This guide explains the types of wound dressings, how to select them, and the procedures for wound dressing.

Types of Wound Dressings

• Plasters
• Bandages
• Tapes
• Compresses

How to Select a Wound Dressing

• Scratches and Cuts
  • Small cuts: Use an Elastoplast Fabric Extra Flexible Plaster.
  • Larger scratches: Use Elastoplast Heavy Fabric Waterproof XL.
  • Intense bleeding: Apply pressure with Elastoplast Non-Stick Dressing.
• Blisters
  • Intact blisters: Leave uncovered or use an Elastoplast Blister Plaster to prevent bursting and speed up healing.
• Cuts on Highly Mobile Areas
  • Use Elastoplast Extra Flexible Fabric Plasters for mobility.
  • Alternatively, try Elastoplast Spray Plaster for hard-to-reach areas.

For further assistance, use the interactive wound advisor tool.

Wound Dressings for Tricky Wounds

• For Sensitive Skin
  • Elastoplast Sensitive Plasters: Gentle adhesion for minor wounds.
  • Elastoplast Silicone Soft Plasters: Ideal for fragile or sensitive skin, offering pain-free removal.
• Waterproof Protection
  • Elastoplast Aqua Protect Waterproof Plasters: Ideal for small wounds, even in wet conditions.
  • Elastoplast Heavy Fabric Waterproof Plaster: Strong adhesion, flexible, and breathable.
• Larger Wounds
  • Elastoplast Antibacterial Waterproof XXL Plasters: Contains antibacterial silver for infection prevention.
  • Elastoplast Sensitive Antibacterial XL/XXL plasters: Soft, flexible, and pain-free removal.

The Process for Wound Dressing

1. Act immediately
2. Clean your wound
3. Cover your wound with the appropriate dressing
4. Apply a wound healing ointment
5. Change your dressing regularly

How Often Should You Change Dressings?

• Generally, change the dressing daily unless advised otherwise by a doctor.