Be sure to change adhesive bandages at least once a day, and always clean the wound before you apply an adhesive bandage.
Tour of a First Aid Kit
By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide
Updated September 18, 2011
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Adhesive Bandages
Adhesive bandages come in all shapes and sizes.
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Adhesive bandages are probably the most used component of most first aid kit. Use these small bandages to cover small lacerations and abrasions.
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