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How Often Should You Change a Wound Dressing
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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.

Posted in: General First Aid
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What Is an Alcohol Prep Pad?
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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.

Posted in: General First Aid Infection Control
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What Can You Use Instead of Alcohol Wipes?
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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.

Posted in: General Infection Control
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What Are Alcohol Wipes
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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.

Posted in: General Infection Control
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Types of Wound Dressings
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2 September 2022

Types of Wound Dressings

From medicated dressings to PICO negative pressure dressings and wounds of all different kinds, choosing the proper dressing for the purpose is the vital first step in appropriate wound management. In this guide, we cover wound dressing uses and proper wound dressing selection.

Posted in: General First Aid
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Equipment Needed for Wound Dressing (With a Printable Checklist)
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1 September 2022

Equipment Needed for Wound Dressing (With a Printable Checklist)

There are some essential things needed for wound dressing that you should always have in good supply. For hospitals, GPs, first aid rooms, nursing homes, and all places that need to be prepared for wound care, here’s a definite list of equipment and supplies. 

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What is a Wound Dressing
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1 September 2022

What is a Wound Dressing?

Dressing a wound is one of the fundamental aspects of first aid, healthcare, and nursing. So, what is a wound dressing and why is it so important?

Posted in: General First Aid
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Troubleshooting Wound Dressing
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1 September 2022

Troubleshooting Wound Dressing: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong

There’s always the possibility of something going wrong with a wound dressing. It’s important to be prepared to deal with a wound dressing mishap so you can provide the best protection for the wound and minimise the distress or discomfort of the patient.

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The Basics of Animal Wound Dressing
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31 August 2022

The Basics of Animal Wound Dressing

To manage any animal wound successfully, you need to make a detailed assessment of the wound and choose the right materials carefully. Unlike humans, animal patients can’t tell us what happened or how they feel. So it’s even more essential that vets pay close attention to their wounds when dressing them.

Posted in: General First Aid Veterinary
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All About Gauze Swabs
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31 August 2022

All About Gauze Swabs

The multiple functions and capabilities of gauze make it an absolute essential in the medical field. From blotting blood to wound dressing and applying topical creams, gauze is one of the oldest and most used materials in first aid, healthcare, and medicine.

In this article, we’ll cover the gauze swab meaning and take a look at what gauze can be used for.

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