Adhesive bandage
Adhesive Bandage
Adhesive bandage (/ədˈhiːsɪv ˈbændɪdʒ/), also known as a sticking plaster, is a small medical dressing used for injuries not serious enough to require a full-size bandage.
Etymology
The term "adhesive bandage" is derived from the word "adhesive", which comes from the Latin word "adhaesivus", meaning 'sticking to', and "bandage", which originates from the French word "bande", meaning 'a strip'.
Description
The adhesive bandage protects the wound and scab from friction, bacteria, damage, and dirt. Thus, the healing process of the body is less disturbed. Some of the dressings have antiseptic properties. An additional function is to hold the two cut ends of the skin together to make the healing process faster.
Types
There are several types of adhesive bandages, designed for different types of wounds, including:
- Butterfly bandage: Used for large cuts and wounds.
- Elastic bandage: Used for sprains and strains.
- Liquid bandage: Used for minor cuts and scrapes.
Related Terms
- Bandage: A piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body.
- Dressing (medical): A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
- First aid: The initial assistance or treatment given to a casualty for any injury or sudden illness before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor, or other appropriate qualified persons.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adhesive bandage
- Wikipedia's article - Adhesive bandage
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