We all have at some point in our life needed to apply bandages to a wound. Whether it is a small cut that can be covered with a basic band-aid or a deep wound that requires it to be covered using dressing bandages. Bandages are an essential part of several medical procedures and solutions, and whether it is trained medical staff or a layman, no one can deny the importance of something as simple as a bandage.
There are several types of bandages in the market, but the two broad categories that they can be divided into are adhesive bandages and non-adhesive bandages. Each category further has several different types.
The Difference between Adhesive Bandages and Non-Adhesive Bandages:
Different types of situations require the use of different bandages, and when the situation arises, one must be aware of the differences between these two distinct types of bandages. Even though, both the bandages are for the essential purpose of covering wounds and helping them heal, these bandages work best in different situations. Adhesive bandages are sticky bandages that are perfect for deep wounds or wounds that exude or bleed heavily. These bandages grasp the wound and can stay for days if not peeled off, due to their sticky nature. Providing wounds with a strong cover and time to heal. Non-Adhesive bandages on the other hand are ideal for shallow or small wounds that do not secrete a lot. These bandages are also ideal for people with sensitive skin. A non-adhesive bandage does not stick to the wound as tightly as an adhesive bandage would and hence it comes in handy when the person has a small wound, sensitive skin, or a skin condition such as eczema, very dry skin, etc. Non-adhesive bandages are also made to be highly absorbent so that they can easily absorb secretions from the wound, without sticking on the wound. Sometimes peeling off adhesive bandages can also cause the wound covering that was formed to get peeled off in the process if the adhesive stuck to the wound very strongly, in such cases as well non-adhesive bandages are preferred. However, in many situations even though the wound requires a bandage that does not stick on it, hence non-adhesive bandage is used, but to hold the bandage together, an adhesive bandage or tape is then wrapped over the non-adhesive bandage, to hold it in place.
There are several best adhesive and non-adhesive bandages available at AvaCare Medical, which you can shop from according to your need. Here’s a list of a few of our highly recommended adhesive and non-adhesive bandages.
Top-Recommended Adhesive Bandages:
The most popular adhesive bandage within the market, these bandages are known to provide a cheap and durable fix to wounds. These woven bandages have high stretch levels, due to which they can stretch according to the wound and stick on it, to completely cover it.
Hands down, one of the best latex-free and sterile plastic adhesive bandages on the market, these bandages by Curad are perfect for coverage of minor everyday wounds or cuts. The latex-free feature of this bandage is suitable for application on sensitive skin, or in places with high temperatures to avoid the formation of a rash or continuous itching at the place of application.
Perfect for small as well as large wounds, these bandages come in several sizes. The bandages are in the form of patches and the packet contains an extra-large wound pad that is highly absorbent and can absorb secretions from the wound to a capacity of 10 times more of the patch’s weight.
Top Recommended Non-Adhesive Bandages:
Dynarex Non-Adherent Pads are one of the most widely used Adherent pads as along with being highly absorbent and sterile, these bandages come in the form of separate patches in a hand dispenser box, making them very easy to use and carry, especially as a form of emergency first aid.
One of the finest medical non-adherent bandages that are ideal to use for complicated or high-infection risk wounds. These bandages are made using a dual absorbent cross-action structure, that enables them to absorb high amounts of secretions from the wound along with toxic elements from the wound.
Suitable for infection-prone wounds, these bandages are impregnated with sodium chloride that helps with the cleaning of moist necrosis. Can be applied to even heavy bleeding and deep wounds.
At AvaCare Medical, we have all kinds of medical supplies from reputable companies thus making us a one-stop solution for your medical essentials. We have a large collection of medical supplies, adhesive bandages, non-adhesive bandages, ointments, first-aid kits, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and much more! All our products are available at the most competitive yet affordable price. We also offer incredible discounts on bulk orders and a lot of very promising policies at our company. If you wish to order something from us or simply want to browse through our inventory, head over to our website and take a look at our amazing prices yourself. For further information, get in touch with us by emailing us or calling us at 1.877.813.7799
