Sterile compresses are an essential part of any home first aid kit and are recommended by the World Health Organization and the Red Cross. Hansaplast's soft, sterile compress is ideal for immediate use after an accident. It is designed to clean and dress medium to large everyday wounds, such as scrapes, cuts, grazes, burns, and lacerations. The compress measures 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm and comes packaged in a sterile pouch containing two compresses each.
This compress is not only ideal for treating an acute wound in an emergency, but also for sterile treatment after surgery. The compress is suitable for use with wound antiseptics or wound healing ointments and creams. The compress can be folded or unfolded depending on the size of the wound. A folded compress can provide additional cushioning for smaller wounds.