{"id":12795,"date":"2023-04-12T13:55:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T13:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/uk\/?p=12795"},"modified":"2023-04-12T14:31:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T14:31:51","slug":"6-types-wound-dressings-how-to-use-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aerohealthcare.com\/uk\/news\/6-types-wound-dressings-how-to-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"6 types of wound dressings and how to use them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dressings are staple parts of a first aid kit, but are all dressings necessary for your use? We walk you through the <\/span>different types<\/span> to save you time elsewhere.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Dressings are staple parts of a first aid kit, but are all dressings necessary for your use? <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to wound care, it can be hard to know where to start. As a first aid manager, you want the right equipment for the health and safety requirements within your workplace. But finding the correct first aid consumables can be tiresome and confusing, especially when presented with a range of products that all look similar at first glance.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

For many, the easy, but not necessarily best, option is to purchase an off-the-shelf first aid kit that houses a range of dressings. Although it\u2019s not the right decision, it\u2019s an obvious choice to meet the basic HSE (Health and Safety Executive) requirements. Unfortunately, this often leaves you with bulk items you\u2019ll never use or low-quality products, and money wasted in the process. Simply put, you need something like-for-like.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Differentiating between the different types of wound dressings, and understanding your industry\u2019s requirements, could support you in the long run.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

What are the <\/span>different types<\/span> of wound dressings?<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\n

With HSE requirements, and a market saturated with untrustworthy products, first aid managers have a tough job when it comes to procuring suitable wound care. Your workplace first aid kit will need to include a solution for wound care, ensuring all needs are covered. But, what\u2019s the difference?<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Gauze<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h5>\n

Most commonly used to treat grazes or surface wounds that break the skin, gauze is an excellent solution for cleaning or protecting injuries. Around <\/span>30%<\/strong><\/a> of workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips and falls, which can lead to a surface wound requiring first aid. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

When to use a gauze wound dressing<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n