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
Updated April 23, 2007
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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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- Tweezers
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