Elastic Bandages for Veterinary Use
For holding dressings in place on animals, here are three kinds of stretch bandages: ALINTA elastic bandages, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 cm × 4.5 m, with clips, a 5 cm × 4 m elastic dressing bandage sold 100 rolls per pack, and the no. 5 tubular net bandage on a 20 m roll. The colored cohesive bandages are here too. Prices start at 2.41 lei.
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How they differ
- The ALINTA elastic bandage has, according to the product sheet, an elasticity coefficient of 300%: relaxed, the roll is about 1.5 m, and stretched it reaches 4.5 m. It is non-sterile, 1 mm thick and fastened with clips; the manufacturer describes it for holding dressings with a light compression effect.
- The elastic dressing bandage, 5 cm × 4 m, has finished edges and is sold in packs of 100 rolls, for practices that change a lot of dressings.
- The no. 5 tubular net bandage is made of nonwoven fibers, non-sterile and seamless. It is pulled over the dressing and can be cut without fraying.
- The cohesive bandage sticks only to itself and needs no clips; its widths and colors are detailed under cohesive bandages.
The swabs that go under the bandage are under gauze swabs and rolls and nonwoven swabs.
Frequently asked questions
How far does the ALINTA elastic bandage stretch?
The product sheet gives an elasticity coefficient of 300%: the roll is about 1.5 m relaxed and 4.5 m stretched.
What does no. 5 mean on the tubular bandage?
It is the net size: according to the product sheet, no. 5 is 5 cm wide. The roll is 20 m long, and you cut off as much as you need.
Do ALINTA bandages come with clips?
Yes, they are fastened with clips. The cohesive bandages in the same category need no clips, because they stick to themselves.