Taking Care of Wounds at Home with Elastoplast

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I have always been pretty accident-prone. From tripping over a drain at age 6 or 7 and cutting my knee wide open, to falling down two steps and breaking my ankle in secondary school.

While I’ve grown older and I’m perhaps not quite so reckless (you aren’t going to find me up a tree anymore), my ability to take a tumble hasn’t changed. In fact, it has probably gotten worse considering I’m not so steady on my feet anymore.

For many reasons I’ve always had how important wound care is drilled into me. After all, infections are more common than you may think, with 50% of acute wounds suffering from one.

Today I have teamed up with the healing experts, Elastoplast, to talk about how to care for wounds at home using their Antibacterial Dressings and other wound care products. 

Why Elastoplast?

Elastoplast have been around since 1826 and has become a household name as the worlds most trusted wound care brand. 

They work with the belief that you should be able to enjoy your active life every day, without worrying about life’s small inconveniences. As such, they offer smart, innovative products, which use the latest technology, allowing you to carry on with your life, while caring for your injuries.

Of course, they are most well known for their plasters and wound care ranges. However, they also offer items for foot care, strains, pains and sports injuries. 

Elastoplast Antibacterial XL and XXL dressings.

Elastoplast have been around since 1826 and has become a household name as the worlds most trusted wound care brand. 

They work with the belief that you should be able to enjoy your active life every day, without worrying about life’s small inconveniences. As such, they offer smart, innovative products, which use the latest technology, allowing you to carry on with your life, while caring for your injuries.

Of course, they are most well known for their plasters and wound care ranges. However, they also offer items for foot care, strains, pains and sports injuries. 

The Use of Silver in Dressings.

Silver has been used in healing since Hippocrates’s time. But why?

It has been found that silver ions (or charged atoms as they are sometimes known) react with many bacterial cells. This means when used within wound care items, such as dressings, it can help to stop the creation of bonds within bacteria, meaning bacterial cell growth is interrupted, which in turn can help stop the start and / or spread of infection.

It has also been found that the use of silver in dressings can help increase the rate of healing, when compared to wounds which aren’t covered with a dressing containing silver, as it allows the surface tissue to be restored, while reducing inflammation.

How to Care for your Wound at Home.

If you have a wound which needs caring for at home, here are a few simple tips to try and look after it.

Of course, you are going to want to start by making sure you have clean hands, and anything you will touch the wound with is sterile. Check product use-by dates and throw away anything that is open and shouldn’t be, don’t risk using it if you’re not sure how long it has been open for.

If the wound is bleeding gently apply pressure using a sterile cloth or gauze. Raising the limb or area of the cut can also help to stem the bleeding.

Next, you want to cleanse the wound. If there is any debris in the wound, carefully remove it with sanitised tweezers, before cleansing the area. Elastoplast Wound Spray is perfect for this step as it is simple to use, pain-free and helps to prevent wound infections. 

Once the wound is clean, it’s then time to protect by covering it with an Elastoplast Antibacterial Dressing. These harness the power of silver ions. They are flexible yet firm, meaning you should be able to carry on your day to day life without worry. They also offer a waterproof version which can be used when washing, bathing, showering or even swimming. 

Lastly, once the wound is closed and starting its healing journey, to further create an optimal healing conditions, you could look to use the Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment. This helps form a barrier around the wound which creates a protective layer while also offering a moist healing environment. What’s more, it is even known to help reduce scarring. However, always make sure the wound is fully closed first. 

You can find out more about Elastoplast’s larger wound covering at the following links:
Elastoplast Antibacterial Sensitive XL and XXL.
Elastoplast Antibacterial Waterproof XL and XXL.

Do you have any tips on wound care I have missed out?

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