Bandages

Whether you're securing a gauze dressing, supporting a sprain, or wrapping a compression layer, having the right bandage on hand matters. We carry gauze rolls, elastic bandages, and cohesive bandage wraps that stay in place without clips or tape. Good for home first aid kits, post-surgical care, or everyday wound management.

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Which bandage for which job

A gauze roll is the soft, conforming layer, good for securing a dressing, packing a shallow wound, or wrapping a finger or limb. A compression bandage does the opposite job, it pulls tight and holds tension, which is what you want on a sprain, post-surgical swelling, or for venous support in the legs. Between them the two cover most everyday wrapping.

A cohesive wrap is the one for fragile skin. It sticks only to itself, with no clips and no tape pulling at thin or sensitive skin, which makes it the right call for a lot of older residents. It also holds well around joints, where a stretchier wrap tends to bunch up.

Choosing the right bandage comes down to what you're using it for. A sterile gauze roll is the go-to for securing wound dressings, packing shallow wounds, or wrapping digits and limbs where conformability matters. Elastic bandages provide firm, even compression for sprains, strains, and post-procedure swelling. And cohesive bandage wraps stick to themselves without adhesive, which makes them ideal for patients with fragile or sensitive skin.

For caregivers at home, it helps to keep a few types on hand. A gauze wrap works well for everyday dressing changes, while an elastic bandage wrap gives you the stretch and support needed for joint injuries or compression therapy. If you're managing edema or venous insufficiency, a compression wrap applied in layers can help control swelling between clinic visits. Ask your doctor or wound care nurse about the right amount of pressure for your situation.

Facilities go through bandages fast. Nursing homes, hospice programs, and assisted living communities use gauze rolls and elastic wraps daily across wound care, post-fall treatment, and compression protocols. Buying in bulk keeps your supply room stocked and your per-unit costs down. We carry case quantities from trusted brands already used in clinical settings, so your staff won't need to adjust to unfamiliar products.

If you're not sure which type or size fits your needs, email us at info@keraemedical.com. We're happy to walk you through it.

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