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• Nov 2nd 2026

  Bed Sore Stages: What Each Stage Looks Like and How to Prevent Them at Home

  Updated November 2026 A bed sore (pressure injury, pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer) is damage to skin and the tissue under it from pressure that cuts off blood flow (Mayo Clinic). Nurses grade bed…

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• Nov 2nd 2026

  Medline Optifoam Dressings Explained: Gentle, Gentle EX, Lite, LQ and Adhesive

  Updated November 2026 Optifoam is Medline's line of foam wound dressings. The versions differ in three ways: Adhesive: gentle silicone (every "Gentle" model) or a standard adhesive. Border: an adhes…

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• Nov 2nd 2026

  Antibiotic Ointment vs Petroleum Jelly: What to Put on a Cut or Scrape

  Updated November 2026 For most minor cuts and scrapes, plain petroleum jelly is all you need. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends it over antibiotic ointment: it keeps the wound mois…

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• Oct 26th 2026

  Adult Wipes for Incontinence Care: Wet Wipes, Dry Wipes, No-Rinse Cleansers and Barrier Cloths

  Updated October 2026 The short answer For incontinence care, the best cleansing product is gentle, pH-balanced and needs no rinsing. That usually means a large pre-moistened adult wipe, or a no-rinse…

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• Oct 26th 2026

  Compression Bandages Explained: Short-Stretch, Long-Stretch and Multi-Layer Systems

  Updated October 2026 The short answer "Compression bandage" covers two very different things: Everyday elastic wraps for sprains, strains and holding a cold pack or splint. You can put these on your…

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• Oct 26th 2026

  Cohesive Bandage Guide: Self-Adherent Wrap Uses, How to Wrap It, and Cohesive vs ACE-Type Wraps

  Updated October 2026 The short answer A cohesive bandage is a stretchy wrap that sticks to itself but not to skin, hair or the dressing underneath. It is also called self-adherent wrap, and often by…

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• Oct 26th 2026

  CPR Face Shield vs Pocket Mask: Which CPR Breathing Barrier Do You Need?

  Updated October 2026 The short answer A CPR face shield is a thin, flat barrier that sits over the person's mouth while you give rescue breaths. It is cheap, tiny and easy to carry on a key ring, so…

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• Oct 26th 2026

  Wound Cleanser vs Saline: What to Use to Clean a Wound at Home

  Updated October 2026 The short answer For most minor cuts and scrapes, clean running water is enough to rinse the wound, with mild soap on the skin around it. Sterile saline is the gentle choice when…

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• Oct 16th 2026

  Barrier Cream vs Zinc Oxide vs Barrier Film: Protecting Skin in Incontinence Care

  Updated October 2026 All three protect skin from urine and stool, but in different ways. Zinc oxide paste is thick and white, and suits skin that is already red or sore, or heavy and frequent incont…

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• Oct 16th 2026

  Types of Wound Dressings: Foam, Hydrocolloid, Film, Alginate and Hydrogel Compared

  Updated October 2026 Most wound dressings fall into six types: foam, hydrocolloid, transparent film, alginate, hydrogel and superabsorbent. The biggest deciding factor is how much the wound drains.…

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• Apr 23rd 2026

  Medical Tape for Wounds: How to Choose the Right Tape

  Updated October 2026 Short answer: For most wound dressings, use a gentle tape that holds the dressing without irritating skin. Paper or silicone tape suits sensitive or fragile skin and frequent ch…

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• Apr 23rd 2026

  What to Keep in a Workplace First Aid Kit

  A workplace first aid kit is only useful when it is complete, easy to find, and stocked with supplies that match the needs of the people using it. Whether you manage an office, school, warehouse, cli…

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