Oil Emulsion Dressing - Effective Wound Healing

For those inclined towards active sports and outdoor activities, wounds and abrasions are common. Hence, carrying a pack of oil emulsion dressing is definitely a must. Accidents are prone to happen anytime, and being prepared for them is the best prevention method.

An oil dressing, like the Invacare® Oil Emulsion Dressing, is an essential part of every first aid kit. It can be used for minor cuts, lacerations, ER abrasions, suture lines, skin ulcers, burns, minor and delicate plastic surgeries and any kind of small wound. A non adhesive petrolatum covering, the standard oil emulsion dressing exudes away all the discharges and liquids from the wound making it clean and dry at all times. The knitted mesh fabric comes impregnated with white petrolatum and mineral oil that protects the wound and prevents any further damage or infection.

Purchasing commercially available oil emulsion dressings is the easiest way to ensure a complete first aid kit for all outdoor trips. Emulsion dressing from Invacare can be used for not jut minor skin wounds and burns, but also for several other skin conditions. The mineral oil in these dressings helps heal the wound naturally by penetrating the skin, and does not clog the skin at the same time. These are antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti inflammatory, analgesic and contain homeostatic properties. Combined with the benefits of petrolatum and mineral oil, these oil emulsion dressings bring the skin back to normal health efficiently and quickly.

Oil emulsion dressings are also useful for people undergoing radiation treatment. They prevent all kinds of contaminated and foreign particles from entering the wound. Their gauze is light and effective, reducing pain and letting the skin breathe in ample amounts. It is also surprisingly pain free to remove the dressing. Recommended by most doctors as a primary wound dressing, the oil emulsion dressings are the perfect and wise choice for wounds, be it simple small cuts or deep surgical incisions.

When outdoors, there is always a threat of hurting one’s self. Especially when it comes to kids, taking care of their hygiene in cases of cuts or wounds in the outdoors is a huge challenge. Oil emulsion dressings make this task a lot easier. They are easy to use, safe, hygienic and effective. A perfect and ideal addition to every first aid kit on a camping trip, these are a must have when out, be it a trekking trip, a hiking outing or just a simple long beach sports session. For prevention is always better than cure.