Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

7 Bleeding, Wound Care and Trauma

Types of Dressings

The thickest dressings are called pads (e.g. abdominal pad) and are designed to apply even pressure across the entire wound area. Gauze dressings may have a non-stick layer that is placed against the wound. Packaged dressings are considered sterile unless the packaging is damaged in some way. Types of Dressings and Bandages

Adhesive dressings A sterile, non stick dressing with adhesive strips that attach it to the skin. Available in many sizes and shapes, they are used for smaller wounds with

minimal bleeding. Pressure dressings

A sterile, thick, and highly absorbent dressing. Most often packaged with a bandage attached. Bandage material may be cloth or elastic. Pressure dressings are used to apply even pressure on severe bleeds. Gauze dressings A sterile, absorbent and lint-free cloth dressing. Available in many sizes and different thicknesses, gauze dressings are used on all wound types.

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