How to Use a Band Aid

Band Aids are great protection for minor injuries. After you clean your wound, a Band Aid can protect it from germs, dirt, or re-injury. Band Aids come in many different shapes, textures, and sizes. For some children, a Band Aid can ease the pain like nothing else. Band Aids--and similar adhesive bandages from other manufacturers--are affordable and easy to use. If you can peel and stick, you can protect your wound.

Things You'll Need

• Soap Water Antiseptic cleaner Paper towel or cloth Antibiotic cream Band Aid

Instructions

1. Clean the affected area with soap and water or an antiseptic wash.

2. Dry the injury completely. Pat with a paper towel or cloth or allow to air-dry.

3. Apply antibiotic ointment.

4. Select a Band Aid that is the right size to cover the injury.

5. Peel the plastic tab that covers the adhesive off one end of the Band Aid. Apply the tape to the edge of the wounded area so that the gauze portion will cover the entire surface of the injury.

6. Peel the plastic tab off of the other flap of the Band Aid. Apply that side of tape to the opposite side of the wound.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove and replace the Band Aid when it becomes torn or dirty or loses adhesion.

• Don't let young children put the Band Aid in their mouth, as it can pose a choking hazard.

References

• Band Aids