Bandage Basics: The Right Wrap Makes All the Difference
Posted by DS Medical on 15th May 2025
Whether you're building a first aid kit, restocking your ambulance, or preparing for outdoor adventures, choosing the right bandage is key to proper wound care and injury management.
At DS Medical, we offer a full range of professional-grade bandages – each designed with a specific purpose in mind. Here’s a quick guide:
Crepe Bandages
Perfect for light support and compression. Ideal for sprains, strains, and dressing retention.
Cohesive Bandages
Sticks to itself, not the skin! Great for secure, non-slip compression – no pins or tape required.
Conforming Bandages
Highly elastic and breathable. Great for securing dressings on hard-to-wrap areas like elbows or knees.
Trauma Bandages
Specially designed to quickly control severe bleeding and stabilise wounds, making them essential for emergency and first responder use.
Triangular Bandages
Versatile and essential. Use as a sling or to immobilise limbs in emergencies.
Tubular Bandages
Seamless support for joints and muscles – commonly used for compression and dressing retention.
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Crepe Bandage | High Pressure Trauma Bandage | Triangular Bandage |
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Cohesive Bandage | Conforming Bandage | Civilian Emergency Care Bandage |
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Olaes Modular Bandage | Emergency Care Bandage - Israeli | Blast Bandage |