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Articles by Steroplast Healthcare
Articles by Steroplast Healthcare
25 October 2022
All About Cohesive Bandages
Cohesive bandage is an ingenious invention designed to make bandaging easy and efficient while providing optimum support and protection. Thanks to the intelligent design of cohesive bandage it’s widely used by physiotherapists, nurses, athletes, and veterinarians.
21 October 2022
What Does 'Hypoallergenic' Mean? How to Tell if a Product Really is Hypoallergenic
The word ‘hypoallergenic’ showing up on a product’s packaging or a brand’s marketing materials can lead people to believe they will be safe from an allergic reaction when using it. Even people with sensitivities may choose a hypoallergenic product over one that isn’t in the assumption it will be gentler on their body.
27 September 2022
Are Sani-Cloth® AF Wipes Antibacterial?
When it comes to cleaning products, we hear many terms being thrown around. ‘Detergent’, ‘disinfectant’, ‘sanitiser’, ‘antibacterial’—they all have subtly different meanings. When looking for a good cleaning product that will cut through the cycle of infection, you might find yourself using these terms in your search.
20 September 2022
All About Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology tape, K tape, or elastic therapeutic tape can be seen splayed across athletes' shoulders, legs, arms, and joints in all kinds of sports. This super stretchy, flexible tape offers support, reduces pain and swelling, and doesn’t limit movement allowing the wearer to perform at their best.
In this article, we’ll cover the basics of this essential type of sports tape.
6 September 2022
How to Prevent Bunions
Bunions can be painful and stiff and make walking challenging. A surgical operation is the only way to get rid of bunions. So, many people with bunions in their genetics or who notice a suspicious lump forming on the side of their foot are best suited to preventing bunions from worsening. Let’s take a look at ways to prevent bunions or slow down their development.
6 September 2022
What Causes Bunions?
A hallux valgus, more commonly known as a bunion, is a bony lump on the side of your foot. While bunions aren’t life-threatening, they can certainly become an inconvenience, so it doesn’t hurt to find out about bunion causes and understand them better. In this article, we’ll take a look at the causes of bunion development.
6 September 2022
How Often Should You Change a Wound Dressing?
It’s essential to know when a wound dressing needs to be changed. Not only will this minimise the number of times the nurse and patient need to undergo dressing changes, but it’ll also help the wound heal faster and without complications.
In this article, we’ll cover how long to leave a wound dressing on and when to remove a wound dressing.
5 September 2022
What is an Alcohol Prep Pad?
When the skin needs to be pierced for injection, a minor surgical operation, or something more cosmetic like a tattoo, there’s always a risk of infection. Compromising the body’s protective skin barrier could lead to serious complications further down the line, which is why proper hygiene measures must be followed.
5 September 2022
What Can You Use Instead of Alcohol Wipes?
Because of how well they work and their convenience, wipes impregnated with alcohol are a go-to cleaning supply for hospitals, examination rooms, nursing homes, schools, animal care facilities, and all environments where hygiene has to be a top priority.
But there are times when alcohol wipes aren’t the best option. In this article, we’ll look at the disadvantages of alcohol wipes and what to use as an alternative.
5 September 2022
What Are Alcohol Wipes?
Disposable wipes impregnated with alcohol are used for many different applications in healthcare and daily life to keep bacteria and virus levels to a minimum. Find out how alcohol wipes work and what they can be used on here.