White Rudrya Rd Gauze Swab

Listing ID #7349738

RD Swab swabs, regardless of brand, typically share several key features that make them useful in first aid and medical settings. Here's a breakdown of their common characteristics:

Material:

• Made from 100% absorbent cotton RD Swab .
• RD Swab is a loosely woven fabric with a mesh-like structure that allows for excellent fluid absorption .

Construction:

• Available in various sizes, typically square-shaped .
• May come in different ply (number of layers) options, offering varying degrees of thickness and absorbency .
• Two main types:
• Woven RD Swab: Offers good absorbency but may fray at the edges .
• Non-woven RD Swab: Less likely to fray and may be softer on wounds .

Properties:

• Highly absorbent: Effectively soak up blood, pus, other fluids, and minor discharges .
• Wicking action: Draws moisture from one side to the other, promoting faster drying and preventing pooling of fluids on the wound .
• Relatively lint-free: Minimizes the risk of fibers sticking to the wound .
• Disposable: Used once and discarded to prevent contamination [1].

Applications:

• Wound cleaning: Dabbing a sterile RD Swab swab on a wound helps remove blood, dirt, and debris to prepare it for further treatment .
• Applying medication: Can be used to apply topical ointments or creams to wounds or skin conditions .
• Stopping bleeding: Can be used to apply gentle pressure to minor bleeding wounds to promote clotting [1].
• General wound care: May be used for absorbing drainage or protecting wounds during dressing changes .

Sterility:

• RD Swab swabs come in sterile and non-sterile options .
• Sterile swabs: Individually wrapped and used for cleaning wounds or applying medication to prevent infection .
• Non-sterile swabs: Used for general purposes like cleaning or applying makeup (not recommended for open wounds) .