Dressing cloths: first aid for quick wound care

Dressing cloths are used when large, open wounds need to be treated. These are often open fractures, abrasions or burns. Low-germ and pressure-free wound care is possible with dressing cloths. They are included as standard in every first aid kit and are intended for initial treatment.

Bandages can be found individually and sterilely packed in a first aid kit or purchased as a product. The packaging from WERO can be opened very easily and quickly thanks to the so-called peel packaging and is therefore also suitable for emergencies. The wound dressing is often made of a soft non-woven material and can therefore be applied to the wound as a light dressing without applying pressure. The material is also very absorbent, which directly reduces wound fluid leakage.

Wound dressings vaporised or coated with aluminium prevent the open wound and dressing from sticking together, making it easier to remove the dressing from the wound. However, dressing cloths cannot be fixed over the wound without additional aids. Additional materials such as adhesive plasters or triangular cloths are required for fixation. Dressing cloths are available in different sizes.

Dressing cloths are large-format cloths made of sterile material that are primarily used to cover and protect larger wounds or injuries. Their main areas of application are diverse and include

• Covering large wounds: Wound dressings are used to cover and protect large area wounds. They provide a sterile covering that prevents infection and promotes wound healing.
• Pressure dressings: Pressure dressings can be used in combination with other dressing materials to apply pressure to a wound to stop bleeding. Their large surface area allows even pressure to be applied to the wound.
• Fixation of foreign bodies: If foreign bodies are present in the wound, dressings are used to cover and stabilise the area around the foreign body without removing it. This is important to prevent further injury and to hold the foreign body in place until professional medical care is received.
• Temporary splints: Bandages can also be used to apply temporary splints. They stabilise broken or injured limbs until professional medical help arrives.
• Wound cleaning: They are also suitable for gently cleaning wounds. By carefully wiping over the injured area, they remove dirt and impurities and prepare the wound for further treatment.

Dressing cloths, compresses and dressing packs differ in shape, material and application. Dressing cloths are large-format, rectangular or square, sterile packaged cloths made of soft, non-adhesive material. They are used to cover large areas of wounds, as pressure dressings and to hold foreign bodies in place.

Compresses are smaller, usually square swabs made of absorbent material such as gauze, which are placed directly on the wound to stop bleeding and absorb fluids.

Dressing packs are prefabricated dressings that contain a sterile wound dressing and an integrated fixation bandage, making them ideal for quick and efficient wound care. They offer a ready-to-use solution for first aid situations.

For the vehicle first aid kit, a dressing cloth DIN 13152-BR measuring 40 cm x 60 cm is required. For first aid boxes and first aid kits in accordance with DIN 13157 and DIN 13169, medium-sized first aid cloths in accordance with DIN 13152-A are required. These bandages are 60 cm x 80 cm in size. In addition, DIN 13152-B requires a large dressing cloth measuring 80 cm x 120 cm, which must mainly be included in fire brigade first aid kits. You can order bandage cloths in accordance with DIN 13152 in different sizes in our online shop. You can purchase the small and medium bandage cloths in two different qualities.