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6 Common Types of Bandages

What Are Bandages? Bandages are strips of fabric that bind parts of the body or secure dressings to wounds and can be both adhesive or non-adhesive. Bandages come in a variety of sizes and shapes to address specific injuries. Strip BandageThese are the most common type of adhesive bandage. They come in a variety of …

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Gauze Pads vs Gauze Rolls

When shopping for first aid supplies, you have likely come across both gauze pads and gauze rolls. The two have different applications despite being made from the same material. Bandage vs Dressing The main difference between gauze rolls and pads are that rolls are bandages and pads are dressings. A bandage is a piece of …

Combine Pads vs. Gauze Pads

Combine pads are a specialty first aid and first responder item. They are used to stop massive bleeding and to help with serious wounds. They are the larger and more absorbent “older brother” to the gauze pad. Gauze pads are used to treat small wounds such as scrapes and cuts, where blood loss is not …