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Quilted gauze pads for cleaning and protecting a variety of different wounds. 20cm x 40cm
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Safe and Sound Health Quilted Gauze Pads x 10
Available from most pharmacists
An essential in every first aid kid, gauze pads have multiple uses and can be used for cleaning, or apply ointments to a wound, absorbing wound fluid or blood, adding padding and protection to additional dressings and protecting the wound from bacteria and contaminations that could cause infection.
Our sterile quilted gauze pads are made from extra thick and comfortable material that helps move fluids away from the wound and assists with absorption. The extra thick material provides extra cushioning when using as a wound pas under other dressings and bandages. Our quilted gauze pads are low-lint and have an adherent surface, meaning the quilted gauze pads won’t stick to wound or cause irritation. Each pack of our quilted gauze pads contains 10 20cm x 40cm quilted gauze pads
Thoroughly wash your hands before treating any wound. Use either soap and water or antibacterial hand gel
Self-securing dressing for quick and easy application
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Safe and Sound Health Self-Securing Dressing Bandage
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When you’ve cut or injured yourself, trying to bandage and secure wound dressings can be tricky. Our Self-Securing Dressing Bandage has been designed to make self-applying a wound dressing quick and easy, and without needing to use scissors or tape to secure the dressing. Simply cover the wound and unwrap the bandage, then secure using the self-adhesive tab attached to the dressing. Easy!
The self-securing dressing bandage has a low adherent wound pad that won’t stick to the healing wound, making it easy and painless to remove once the injury has healed. The absorbent wound pad cushions the wound during healing and protects the injury from infection. Our self-securing dressing bandage is simple and easy to apply, providing effective protection to a variety of different injuries. The self-securing dressing bandage is sterile and suitable for both adults and children.
Versatile and stretchable self-adhesive bandage 7.5cm x 4cm
Available from most pharmacists.
Safe and Sound Health Self-adhesive Bandage 7.5cm x 4cm
Available from most pharmacists
Safe and Sound Health’s Self-Adhesive bandage is a multifunctional self-adhesive first aid dressing. It can be used to create and apply localised pressure to soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, muscle injuries, swollen limbs and bruising. The Self-Adhesive Bandage applies even and stable pressure to the injured area, and the stretchy material allows you to choose the level of compression you need depending on how much support is required.
The Self-Adhesive Bandage sticks to itself, making application easy and hassle-free. The bandage is free from adhesives or glues and only sticks to itself, not the skin or hairs, and leaves no residue once removed. The bandage can easily be removed and reapplied when necessary. As the self-adhesive bandage sticks to itself, there is no need for additional tapes or pins to secure the bandage.
Use our Self-Adhesive Bandage as a versatile compression bandage as part of RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression and elevation) following a soft-tissue injury or as a secondary dressing to secure additional first aid dressings and bandages in place.
Versatile and stretchable self-adhesive bandage 7.5cm x 4cm
Available from most pharmacists.
Safe and Sound Health Self-adhesive Bandage 2.5cm x 4cm
Available from most pharmacists
Safe and Sound Health’s Self-Adhesive bandage is a multifunctional self-adhesive first aid dressing. It can be used to create and apply localised pressure to soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, muscle injuries, swollen limbs and bruising. The Self-Adhesive Bandage applies even and stable pressure to the injured area, and the stretchy material allows you to choose the level of compression you need depending on how much support is required.
The Self-Adhesive Bandage sticks to itself, making application easy and hassle-free. The bandage is free from adhesives or glues and only sticks to itself, not the skin or hairs, and leaves no residue once removed. The bandage can easily be removed and reapplied when necessary. As the self-adhesive bandage sticks to itself, there is no need for additional tapes or pins to secure the bandage.
Use our Self-Adhesive Bandage as a versatile compression bandage as part of RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression and elevation) following a soft-tissue injury or as a secondary dressing to secure additional first aid dressings and bandages in place.
Adhesive silicone foam dressing with a highly absorbent wound pad
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Safe and Sound Health Silicone Foam Adhesive Dressing
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Our sterile Silicone Foam Dressing is an all-in-one adhesive foam dressing that absorbs and holds exudate, creating a moist healing environment that may help promote healing. The adhesive foam dressing pad features a highly absorbent wound pad that is ideal for moderate to heavily exuding wounds. They are suitable for use on pressure ulcers, leg or foot ulcers, burns, and surgical or traumatic wounds.
The silicone wound contact layer helps facilitate a moist healing environment that has been proven to promote faster wound healing and reduce scarring. The silicone adhesive provides a gentle but secure adhesion, allowing the dressing to be lifted and repositioned easily, minimised pain and disruption to the healing wound during dressing changes.
Our silicone foam adhesive dressings last up 7 days*, helping to prevent premature dressings changes that can increase the risk of infection to post-surgical and open wounds.
Before applying or changing the dressing ensure your hands have been thoroughly cleaned with soap and water or antibacterial hand gel
*Depending on the type of wound and volume of exudate.
Tubular finger bandage with an easy-to-use applicator. Four meters. Cut to size
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Safe and Sound Health Finger Bandage and Applicator
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Safe and Sound Health’s Finger Bandage with Applicator has been designed to take the difficulty out of dressing your finger after an injury. The finger bandages come with an easy-to-use applicator that goes over your injured finger and makes applying the bandage in a variety of different ways easier.
The 4-meter-long finger bandage can be used to create a variety of different bandages and dressing, depending on the type of injury you have. The easy-to-use bandage applicator helps with applying bandages to your injured finger.
Our finger bandage is soft and comfortable to wear, cushioning the injury and protecting the wound from infection while it heals. The bandage can be cut to size, allowing you to use what you need. Finger bandage refill available here.
Before applying the finger bandage, ensure the wound is clean and dry.
Before applying the finger bandage, ensure the wound is clean and dry.
Before applying the finger bandage, ensure the wound is clean and dry.