Non-Woven Swabs 10 x 10cm x 100

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Non-Woven Non-Sterile Swabs 10 x 10cm x 100

Non-Woven Non-Sterile Swabs, these are in non-sterile packs although sterile packs are available too.

• The non-sterile swabs are made from a Non Woven Material
• They are soft and gentle in use, virtually lint free, the swabs provide strength and durability.
• A close knit weave of fabric provides excellent wound release with no snagging on sutures or wound debris.
• Materials: Viscose/Polyester
• Intended Use: For non invasive procedures only
• Clean Non-sterile packaging for general use, sterile swabs are also available

Before applying any dressing, you should wash and dry your hands, and wear disposable surgical gloves if you have them. You should also follow the advice outlined below.
Make sure that you (or the person who is bleeding) are sitting or lying down.
Tell the person what you are doing as you apply the dressing.
If the affected area is bleeding, it should stop if you apply pressure and raise the area higher than the heart (if it’s a lower limb, lie down and raise the affected area above the level of the heart).
Use a dressing that is slightly bigger than the wound you want it to cover.
Hold the dressing at the edges, keeping your fingers away from the part that’s going to cover the wound.
Place the dressing on top of the wound – don’t put it on from the side.
A little bit of pressure on the affected area should stop it from bleeding again – but make sure you don’t restrict the circulation.
Sterile dressing pads attached to bandages

Sterile (hygienic) dressing pads come in a protective wrapping. Once they are out of the wrapping, they are no longer sterile. When applying a sterile dressing pad:
clean and dry the wound and surrounding skin
hold the bandage on either side of the pad
lay the pad directly on the wound
wind the short end once around the limb and the pad
wind the other end around the limb to cover the whole pad
tie the ends together over the pad to secure it, and put slight pressure on the wound
Dressings should be replaced on a regular basis.
If the wound is severe, apply the dressing and seek medical advice.

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Non-Woven Swabs 7.5 x 7.5cm x 100 per pack