Keep your wound covered with clean gauze or an adhesive bandage during waking hours. You can leave it uncovered while you sleep if it isn't oozing or painful.
How tight should a bandage be on a finger?
The bandage should be snug, but it should not cut off circulation. Check your toes (if the bandage is wrapped around your foot or ankle) or fingers (if it's around your wrist). If they become purplish or blue, cool to the touch, or numb or tingly, the wrap is too tight and should be loosened.
How do you wrap bandages on your fingers?
Start from the bottom of your thumb nail and wrap around your thumb two or three times towards the base of your thumb. Do not pull the gauze tight as you bandage your thumb and fingers. Wrap the gauze around your wrist again. Continue wrapping each finger the same way.
What helps bandages stick better?
Soak a cotton ball or cotton swab in baby oil. If you don't have baby oil handy, olive oil, petroleum jelly, or baby shampoo will work, too. Next, gently rub it over the bandage until it falls off.18 Mar 2021
Are adhesive bandages good?
It's often said that cuts heal better when they're exposed to air than under an adhesive bandage. But that's not actually true unfortunately there's no way to speed up wound healing. But an adhesive bandage can help keep a wound clean and prevent chafing, which can slow down or even impair healing.4 Dec 2015
What are the strongest bandages?
BAND-AID® Brand TOUGH STRIPS® Bandages provide heavy duty durable wound care protection that stays with you all day. These extra durable BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages are 5 times stronger than ordinary bandages (compared to BAND-AID® Brand TRU-STAY™ Sheer Bandages).
Are plastic or fabric bandages better?
Plastic - Often the least expensive and most common, plastic substrates offer soft and flexible wound coverage. Fabric - The most comfortable substrate, fabric adhesive bandages are flexible and contour comfortably to the body.9 Sept 2021
How do I protect my finger wound from water?
Covering Your Wound Using waterproof plasters and bandages to cover wounds will help to protect them while you swim so that they can heal properly. Before applying a plaster or bandage, it's essential to clean the wound so that you're not trapping any bacteria underneath the plaster or bandage.
How do I keep my finger wounds dry?
Small cuts and scrapes can be left uncovered, but moisture is usually needed to help speed up the healing process. Apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and cover with an adhesive bandage any exposed wounds that might become dirty on the hands, feet, arms or legs.30 Oct 2018