Gauze pads and gauze sponges are used in a number of different applications and are great for general cleaning, dressings, prepping, packing and debriding wounds. It can also be used as a temporary absorbent dressing over wounds.

What does gauze do for a wound?

Medical gauze rolls are used frequently as the first layer of dressing and bandaging of a wound. The bleached, loosely woven gauze can be used to absorb moisture or wick away fluids that will be absorbed in an outer bandage on the wound.

When do you use gauze or bandage?

If the wound is in an area that will get dirty (such as your hand) or be irritated by clothing (such as your knee), cover it with an adhesive bandage (brand name: Band-Aid), or with a piece of sterile gauze and adhesive tape, or use a skin adhesive (brand name: Band-Aid Liquid Bandage).