Bandage and Dressing Guide

Bandage
Type Purpose Features
Conforming Bandages Secure dressings on limbs and joints Lightweight, stretchy, breathable
Crepe Bandages Compression and light support for strains/sprains Elastic, provides moderate pressure
Triangular Bandages Create slings, immobilize limbs Large cotton/polyester triangle, versatile
Cohesive Bandages Compression without adhesives Self-adhering, sticks to itself, not to skin
Tubular Bandages Secure dressings or provide even support Elastic tube, no pins or tape needed
Dressings
Type Purpose Features
Non-Adherent Dressings Protect wounds without sticking Soft pad with perforated film, minimizes trauma
Adhesive Dressings Protect minor wounds with easy application Dressing with adhesive border, convenient and quick
Trauma Dressings Control heavy bleeding, large wound protection Highly absorbent, may include pressure pad
Combine Dressings Absorb heavily bleeding wounds Bulky, high-absorption cotton core
Foam Dressings Protect and cushion wounds, manage exudate Soft foam core, semi-occlusive
Hydrocolloid Dressings Promote moist healing for chronic wounds Gel-forming, moisture-retentive layer
Alginate Dressings Absorb high exudate, ideal for wet wounds Seaweed-derived, turns to gel on contact
Antimicrobial Dressings Reduce infection in high-risk wounds May contain silver, iodine, or PHMB