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To stop minor bleeding and prevent dirt from getting into the open skin, it is a good idea to apply a plaster. When it comes to plasters, however, there are quite a few different ones to choose from and they all have their own advantages. It is important to be prepared when an accident occurs, which is why we recommend always having different plasters in the First Aid bag at workplaces and in public places, and of course also at home!
Since there are different wounds and different environments to live in, there are also different plasters and dressings. If the wound is dirty, it is a good idea to wash it with wound cleanser before applying the plaster. This removes dirt and bacteria and gives the wound a clean surface. Then choose a plaster depending on where on the body it will be placed.
Our range includes a range of plastic, textile and detectable plasters. There is also Soft Foam Bandage, which is a self-adhesive plaster without glue. This means it does not stick to the skin or hair.
In a study reviewed by Harvard Health Publishing , the length of time you need to use a band-aid varies. Often, a minor wound will heal within 24 hours, but you can use the band-aid for up to 48 hours. However, it is also common to just leave the band-aid on until the bleeding has stopped and then take it off to air the skin.
Plastic plasters have the advantage of being water-resistant and more dirt-resistant than textile plasters. However, they are slightly less flexible, so they are best applied to small wounds that are in places where you don't bend as much, such as arms and legs.
Textile plasters are a little more elastic than plastic plasters and are therefore more comfortable to use. Therefore, choose a textile plaster on, for example, fingers that you move and bend a lot. It is best to always have both textile and plastic plasters to choose from in a First Aid bag at home and at work.
If the wound is on the fingertip, there are also Salvequick fingertip plasters. They are specially designed with a design that fits tightly around the fingertip and does not slip off as easily as regular oblong plasters do.
If you work in the food industry, detectable patches are the way to go, also called blue patches because of their bright blue color. Detectable patches are really handy because they are easy to spot if you accidentally drop them. They can also be detected by many metal detectors, which is a big advantage in the food handling industry. Detectable patches should therefore be available in all workplaces where food is handled, such as in restaurants and factories.
It is important to always make sure you have plasters ready in case an accident happens. For First Aid bags, plaster dispensers and first aid kits, it is important to choose the right refills so that they fit. For Cederroth's plaster dispenser and First Aid kit, there are refills from Salvequick, while first aid kits from Dahl Medical have plaster refills from Dahl Medical.
Plasters are also included in the complete refills available for the various first aid kits and First Aid kits.
Text written and reviewed by Jonathan Adolfssson, lead instructor for our CPR training and certified trainer in AED and first aid. Read more about Jonathan on our About Us page.
