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===Trauma injuries=== Trauma injuries, such as bleeding, bone fractures or burns, are usually the main focus of most first aid kits, with items such as bandages and dressings being found in the vast majority of all kits. *[[Adhesive bandage]]s (band-aids, [[sticking plaster]]s) - can include ones shaped for particular body parts, such as knuckles **[[Moleskin]] β for blister treatment and prevention *[[Dressing (medical)|Dressing]]s ([[sterilization (microbiology)|sterile]], applied directly to the [[wound]]) **Sterile [[Human eye|eye]] pads **Sterile [[gauze]] pads **Sterile non-adherent pads, containing a non-stick [[teflon]] layer **[[Petrolatum]] gauze pads, used as an occlusive (air-tight) dressing for sucking chest wounds, as well as a non-stick dressing *[[Bandages]] (for securing dressings, not necessarily sterile) **Gauze roller bandages β absorbent, breathable, and often elastic **[[Elastic bandage]]s β used for sprains, and pressure bandages **Adhesive, elastic roller bandages (commonly called '[[Cohesive bandage|Vet wrap]]') β very effective pressure bandages and durable, waterproof bandaging **Triangular bandages β used as slings, tourniquets, to tie splints, and many other uses *[[Butterfly closure strips]] β used like stitches to close wounds, usually only included for higher level response as can seal in infection in uncleaned wounds. *[[saline (medicine)|Saline]] β used for cleaning wounds or washing out foreign bodies from eyes *[[Soap]] β used with water to clean superficial wounds once bleeding is stopped *[[Antiseptic]] wipes or sprays for reducing the risk of infection in abrasions or around wounds. Dirty wounds must be cleaned for antiseptics to be effective. *Burn dressing, which is usually a sterile pad soaked in a cooling gel *[[Adhesive tape]], [[hypoallergenic]] *[[Hemostatic]] agents may be included in first aid kits, especially military, combat or tactical kits, to promote clotting for severe bleeding.
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