Learn something new! "Band-Aid" is not "Band-Aid"!!!

Recently, a topic on Weibo titled "Band-Aids and Band-Aids are actually different" has attracted the attention of netizens. Many people said that this is the first time in their lives that they know that Band-Aids and Band-Aids are two different things!

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Not only consumers are confused, but even online shopping platforms have confused "Band-Aid" and "Band-Aid". For example, when searching for "Band-Aid", the products that come up include "Band-Aid".

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So, what is the difference between a band-aid and a band-aid, which are only one letter apart? Are there any harms if they are used improperly? Today, the editor will give you a detailed introduction.

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The Difference Between Band-Aids and Band-Aids

Both Band-Aids and Band-Aids have the function of protecting wounds and applying pressure to stop bleeding. The difference is that one is a "drug type" and the other is a "medical device type" .

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Band-Aids contain drugs that can be used to sterilize and disinfect wounds. The most common disinfectant is benzalkonium chloride, and some, such as Yunnan Baiyao Band-Aids, use Chinese patent medicines. Band-Aids do not contain drugs . They mainly protect wounds physically by isolating them from the outside world, and therefore belong to the category of ordinary medical devices.

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After understanding the differences between Band-Aids and Band-Aids, we also need to know how to use them correctly. Some friends may ask, isn’t it okay to just stick them on the wound? Is there anything else that needs special attention?
As a common item in the home, many people regard Band-Aids as a panacea and use them whenever they have a wound. However, they do not realize that if used improperly, they can cause great harm to the body.

In 2021, the news reported that a 3-year-old girl in Wuhan had her finger necrotized and needed to be amputated because her parents used Band-Aids to bandage her wounds and did not replace them for a long time. Therefore, it is very necessary to master the correct use of Band-Aids.

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The correct way to use Band-Aids and Band-Aids

Before using a Band-Aid, first check whether there are any contaminants on the wound surface . If there is any contaminant, rinse it with clean water or saline, then disinfect it with disinfectant , and apply the Band-Aid after the wound surface is dry. Common disinfectants include iodine, 75% alcohol, and iodine tincture.

It is recommended to use iodine tincture to treat wounds because it is less irritating and has strong covering ability. It can also be used to disinfect infants and young children and is suitable for home use.

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In addition, Band-Aids (bandages) need to be changed once a day to prevent wound infection.

Band-Aids and Band-Aids are very convenient to use, but they cannot be used in all situations. Whether a Band-Aid or Band-Aid can be used depends on whether the wound meets the following conditions: First, the wound is small , and the length does not exceed the width of the Band-Aid (Band-Aid); second, the depth is shallow , and the wound depth does not exceed 2-3mm, and there is little bleeding; third, the wound does not need to be sutured .

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Only wounds that meet the above three conditions can be treated with Band-Aids depending on the situation. However, if the wound falls into the following situations, Band-Aids must not be used.

1. Excessive bleeding from the wound

Although both Band-Aids and Band-Aids have adsorption layers that can absorb blood overflowing from wounds, their adsorption capacity is very limited. If the wound is bleeding profusely, the hemostatic effect of Band-Aids and Band-Aids will be minimal . Therefore, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

2. Small but deep wounds

When the wound is deeper than the epidermis and even enters the subcutaneous tissue, it is difficult to clean the wound by ordinary cleaning methods. It is easy to leave all kinds of foreign matter and be contaminated by bacteria. If you put on a Band-Aid at this time, it may aggravate the infection. In this case, it is also recommended to go to the hospital for treatment, and the wound can be cleaned and sutured through special surgical treatment methods.

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3. The wound has become infected

When the wound is infected, such as various skin boils, including pus or redness and swelling, Band-Aids and Band-Aids cannot be used, because Band-Aids (Band-Aids) are not very absorbent and breathable, which is not conducive to the absorption and drainage of pus ; in addition, if the wound is heavily contaminated (more foreign objects enter the wound), burns, scalds, bites, stings, scratches, etc., there is a high possibility of infection, which can easily lead to bacterial proliferation , and Band-Aids and Band-Aids cannot be used.

It turns out that there are so many things to pay attention to when using Band-Aids and Band-Aids, but in daily life, we are bound to suffer from various injuries, such as cuts, burns, sprains, etc. If we encounter these accidental injuries, how can we deal with them?

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How should we deal with common injuries in daily life?

1. Burns and scalds

These two types of damage are essentially caused by heat.

For human body injuries caused by the effects, if you encounter mild burns or scalds, the wound area is small, and there are only a few blisters, we can first rinse the wound with running water for 15-30 minutes to lower the temperature of the skin wound; then carefully remove the surface clothes, soak the wound in cold water ; finally bandage the injured part with clean sterilized gauze .

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However, please note that if the burn or scald area is large, or large blisters appear, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible.

2. Knife wound

Knife wounds are also very common in daily life. Using scissors, kitchen knives, etc. may cause injuries. If the knife wound is small, you can use disinfectant to clean the wound yourself. If the wound is deep, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Severe cases require surgical sutures.

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3. Sprain

The wound of a sprain is not on the surface of the skin. If you encounter a joint sprain, muscle strain, etc., we can use some plasters and sprays to treat it . However, if the pain of the sprain is obvious and affects normal life activities, or the pain persists or even worsens after using the plaster for a period of time, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible.

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In life, we often encounter situations where we or others suffer accidental injuries. At this time, if we correctly master the first aid knowledge and treatment methods of common trauma, we can respond calmly in critical moments. Of course, the more knowledge we know, the better, but I also hope that everyone will not use it~