Elastoplast Sterile Soft Compress 7.5 x 7.5cm

Name: Elastoplast Sterile Soft Compress 7.5 x 7.5cm
SKU: 40058002996989900

Non woven swabs for cleansing and covering wounds. Suitable after surgery.

Comfortable, breathable absorbent

Sterile

Cushions and protects

Comes in a sterile pouch of two compresses

Product Info

Elastoplast Sterile Soft Compress 7.5 x 7.5cm

Sterile Compresses are home first-aid kit essentials and are recommended by the World Health Organisation and Red Cross. Elastoplast Sterile Soft Compress is ideal for use immediately after an accident. Designed for cleansing and covering of medium to larger everyday wounds like scratches, cuts, grazes, burns and lacerations. The extra large 7.5cm x 7.5cm Sterile Soft Compress comes packaged in a sterile pouch of two compresses.

This compress is not only ideal for treatment of an acute wound in an emergency, but also for sterile treatment after surgery. The compress is suitable for use with wound antiseptics or wound healing ointments and creams.

The Sterile Soft Compress can be folded or unfolded depending on the size of the wound. A folded compress can offer extra cushioning to smaller wounds.

How To Use

How to Use

1. Cleanse

Cleansing the wound from dirt and bacteria is an essential first step to enable optimal healing. To prevent wound infections, spray the Elastoplast Wound Spray from a distance of approximately 10 cm onto the entire wound area. Repeat if necessary, then gently dry the wound and surrounding skin area with a sterile compress. It can also be used for chronic wounds and postoperative wound care as per your doctor’s instructions. The Elastoplast Wound Spray also helps to remove crusts or clotted dressings.

Important: A minor wound will soon stop bleeding. If it continues, apply more gauze pads, keep pressure on the wound and seek medical advice.

2. Protect

Gently dry the wound with a sterile soft compress. Next, it’s important to protect the wound from external influences like dirt and bacteria to enable undisturbed healing. Apply the compress and fix it using Elastoplast Fixation tape, Wide Area Fixation, Elastic Fixation Bandage or Cohesive Bandage. Change the dressing daily unless you’ve been recommended to do otherwise by your doctor. You might find this wound dressing know-how article useful.

3. Heal

Help your wound heal safely, quickly and with a lower risk of scarring. Apply Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment daily until your wound has healed completely. Carefully apply a thin film one to two times per day. Make sure the opening of the tube does not get in contact with your wound. Repeat regularly until the healing is completed. The Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment can be used on open minor superficial wounds and at any stage of the healing process. If necessary, cover the wound with a plaster, dressing or compress. If your wound is post-operative, please consider that step optionally and only when your wound is closed.

Packaging Size

Product Content

Product	Type	Size	Quantity
Product :	Soft Compress 10 pieces	Type:		Size:	7,5 x 7,5cm	Quantity:	10 Pieces (5x2 pieces)

Frequently Asked Questions (5)

1. How often should I change the dressing?

It’s important that decisions on how often to change a wound dressing are based on the wound severity, i.e. wound dressing should be changed before the fluids start to soak through or you feel uncomfortable. For postoperative wound treatment, please, follow the advice of your health professional.
2. Is it better to let small wounds dry in the fresh air instead of putting on a bandage?

It is one of the wound care myths that keeping minor cuts and grazes uncovered and exposed to air helps them to heal faster. The contrary is true! Research shows that covered wounds heal more efficiently and have a reduced risk of infection. Elastoplast products provide protection until the wound is completely healed.
3. When should I consult a doctor?
We recommend contacting a medical professional under the following circumstances:
- if the wound is deep and causing major bleeding
- if the wound shows signs of infection such as redness, warmth, pain and swelling
- if there are embedded foreign objects in it
- in case of animal or human bites
- if the wound is in the area of the face
- if there is insufficient tetanus vaccination
- and of course always when you have questions or are uncertain.
4. What if my wound gets infected and suppurates?

You should contact a medical professional if you recognize signs of infection. This is not only the occurrence of pus but also swelling, redness, heat, pain, itching or burning. In case of infection the wound will need medical care and special medical treatment.
5. Why do I have to place an extra pad or dressing under the bandage when I have a wound?

The cohesive & self adhesive bandages and tapes do not contain a wound pad which is necessary to absorb blood and wound exudate and to ensure that the wound area is cushioned and hygienically protected. Thus, a wound should first be covered with a wound pad or dressing which then can be fixed with the cohesive bandage.