One of the most important components of any first-aid kits, gauze pads are small patches of open-weave fabric that are used to seal the wound and absorb all the exudate and debris from the wound. They are applied directly after the wound has been cleaned using an antiseptic. They are breathable pieces of cloth that allow oxygen to pass through and expedite the healing process. At Shop Wound Care, we offer a wide range of different gauze pads from top selling manufacturers like Dynarex Corporation, Medline Industries, Covidien/Medtronic etc.
There are two major types of gauze pads: