(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best first aid bandaging pads

you may want to consider a saline wash spray or wound cleaning wipes to clear off any dirt/debris before you dress it up.

If you want to get fancy, pack some Telfa bandages:
https://www.amazon.com/Covidien-6017-Adhesive-Dressing-Peel-Back/dp/B00KJ6WXX2

Telfa is great since it doesn't stick to wounds, which is awesome when you get home and have to peel off that mess for a deeper cleaning.

I've gotten a couple pretty bad skinned knees recently. The best option I've found is vaseline covered by a nonstick bandage (something like this, I think I got mine at Target.) The nonstick bandage is key so it is easy to remove and doesn't heal into the wound.

The pharmacy closest to my house was closed. The one in Exito does not carry it. They recommended a hospital pharmacy, seems like it may be hard to find these particular bandages. About the price though, are these the bandages you're talking about: r/https://www.amazon.com/Biatain-Non-Adhesive-Dressing-Flexible-3410/dp/B005CZJ57M

If so, I can see how a box of 10 would cost $50.00 in Colombia. However you said $7.00, so maybe those aren't the same bandages you're talking about?

If it were me, and Amazon was the cheapest price, I would probably buy 4 boxes, or however many you want to send, free shipping to you from Amazon and hopefully they use a box that everything just fits in (as opposed to a huge, needlessly oversized box (had it happen). Then take it to USPS and see what they charge to ship it down here.

Too bad your gf isn't in Medellin, I'll be visiting the states next month and would bring them back down for you.

Worth adding a CPR pocket face mask


Just throwing the rest of this out there : Instead of an expensive myopic purpose tourniquet (and even an Israeli bandage) a cheaper option requiring minimal training on how to would be a Triangular bandage which can be used as a tourniquet, for compression, sling etc. is lighter and cheaper, of course gear specific stuff can be great too but is pricier and the plastic bag it comes in can be used for sucking chest wounds. Always check for an exit wound which may not be directly opposite of the entry but is almost always larger and should also be treated. Combine pads are also great. Also remember all medical supplies do expire at some point.

If the lung is punctured through the torso it will "suck" air into the chest cavity preventing the injured from inhaling fully, making it harder and harder to breath. First step is to remove clothing around it and place your palm firmly against the sucking wound "sealing" it off. This can also be done with a plastic bag of some sort (like the one a triangular bandage comes in) and should be taped off on all 4 sides (yes some say to tape it off on only 3 to allow for "burping" of the cavity) but the main thing is to apply pressure with your hand to seal it off and don't remove your hand, get someone else to set up this kind of dressing if you're going that route. Source: EMT

I would consider something like [duoderm](DuoDERM Extra Thin Spots 1.75" x 1.5" - 20/Bx https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00164ERXK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_y4SPwbPKEYDAD) it will help it heal faster and protect it but you could also apply makeup over it. You can also get something similar from cvs etc called like [healing bandaids](Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages, Advanced Healing Blister Cushions, 6 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y8W50G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_-6SPwbYQNM4MV) but they are a bit thicker.

If you want burns like this to heal better/faster there's something you can do, though you should have started already.

Here's the supplies you'll need:

Triple Antibiotic Ointment.
Anti-fungal ointment.
Vet Wrap (there's probably a human version but I don't know what it's called) This stuff sticks to itself but is re-usable.
Sterile saline solution (used for rinsing contacts)
Non-stick telfa pads.

You can find ALL of these things at any pharmacy for probably around $25-30.

So first you rinse the burn with the saline to clean it. Then mix up the ointments and apply that, then stick tefla pads to that and use the wrap it hold it all on.

I've had 3rd degree burns healed up in about a week using this method with little to no scarring.

this is going to be your best bet to protect this guy, yikes.

I have used this bandage wrap to keep dressings in place.

It's pretty comfortable because it stretches a bit, and sticks to itself, so no tape is required.

My experience has been that pain peaks about 48-72 hours. I had a really bad case of road rash last fall and it took a solid 6 weeks to fully heal. I'm a huge fan of colloidal bandages. I used these https://www.amazon.com/Dynarex-Dynaderm-Hydrocolloid-Dressing-Count/dp/B00U1H9M1U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=hydrocolloid+dressing+6x6&qid=1568871150&s=gateway&sr=8-3. And they were by far the best thing for dealing with the road rash. Need to be a little aware if there is a ton of seepage (ooze), and change more frequently (every other day or so) when there is heavy discharge, but they are better than clear tegaderm or anything else I tried using.

Get Tegaderm Film and apply it over the patches (https://www.amazon.com/Tegaderm-Dressing-6cm-7cm-Box-x/dp/B000KHB6Z6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540629538&sr=8-1&keywords=tegaderm+6x7+cm)

Works like a charm. I can shower, do sports and after some days they're still fine.

Rinse with sterile normal saline and apply an antibiotic ointment like [Silvadene]
(http://www.amazon.com/Curad-Silver-Solution-Antimicrobial-Gel/dp/B004W6U58U/ref=sr_1_13?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419556706&sr=1-13&keywords=silvadene) three times daily. Dress it with a non-adherent dressing attach the pads with a roll gauze wrap. Otherwise keep it clean and dry.

Yeah, I thought of that. I think I'll try these again, they did the job when I burned my foot a while ago. Thanks!

those look like ABD pads or Trauma pads. Basically a big absorbable maxipad used on surgical incisions. Should be sold at walmart or a pharmacy like walgreens. Look where the bandages and ACE wraps are

Try something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Dressing-10-x30-Package/dp/B0088QRX7Q/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1501516114&sr=8-5&keywords=trauma+pad

That's one I carry. There's also a flatter Israeli army dressing that's good for slipping in your back pocket.

https://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Army-Dressing-Bandage-Dakar/dp/B00D18XW4E/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466170461&sr=8-2&keywords=israeli+dressing

So you know the belt-clip-like thing on the underside? Attached 2 of these to the back of it, then the other sticky side directly on the round part of the endpost!

The benefit being that they have those pull-tabs if you ever need to pop it off (you'd have to use two new ones.)

Stay cool I always get nervous about my sweat not only peeling off the bandage but it just seems dirty to me. I have things called shower shields that cover like an 8x8 patch with clear plastic and a full border adhesive.you can get them on amazon.

Edit. Shower Shield 9" x 9" SS99 PICC Line Cover Moisture Barrier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ED2SZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YaOiDbGPM1P2B

> The bandaid on my palm kept coming off with typing so I needed to wear a glove to keep the bandaid in position

I had a similar injury/issue and had a lot of luck with these and these retaining adhesion as long as I thoroughly cleaned the area with an alcohol wipe first.

If you spend 20p it looks like shipping is free... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Opsite-Flexifix-Transparent-Film-5cmx1m/dp/B005UREPVS

try something like this: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Dressing-Non-Adherent-Pieces/dp/B00DRC572O/

3M Tegaderm +Pad Film Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad 3582, 50 Pieces

it has a pad that DOESN'T stick to the sensor and WON'T pull off when you remove the plastic part. just a thought...

Worst product-placement campaign ever. Seriously, though, that stuff looks pretty great.

Use a blister bandaid. These - Band Aid Advanced Healing Bandages, 10 ct https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YJZ408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hmTWAbER6ST2E

It depends where it ripped. For me, it was my foot while climbing, so I had to rely on my other foot and this kind of bandage. In your case, since it was around the belly button, maybe the next class use a tank top to cover up the area.

I can grab you a couple things, is this good

Ointment

Bandage

Gauze

I get these. They come in 4"x4", too.