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  Jay on 13/08/2016 - 23:01

  +1

  There's actually 11 options, not 3, on the drop down menu

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    Kiwi on 13/08/2016 - 23:04

    The more the merrier, these things are great for cuts!

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      Jay on 13/08/2016 - 23:14

      Actually, that's exactly what we use them for. Have several in each first aid kit we have in scattered in cars, houses etc. Similar to our old army field dressings.

      Plus thoroughly impresses on a trek or camp when you can help out someone whose forgotten to pack their personal hygiene supplies!

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        memske on 14/08/2016 - 02:46

        Which ones Jay? ;p Can't decide

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        Jay on 14/08/2016 - 08:36

        @memske: As a medical bandage, then probably the ones with the greatest absorption. That would be be the regular pads rather than liners (thinner). They have an absorption table for each product on the website.

        The ultrathin have the lowest absorption. So combine max absorption with max number of units. So Poise® Regular Pads 16s ?

        First aid wise, the absorption serves two purposes. To mop up the excess bleeding and fluids from a wound, and as an indicator of actual blood loss for the paramedics assessing the need for transfusion and fluid replacement. Bizarrely enough, blood is quite damaging to body tissues.

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        memske on 14/08/2016 - 14:41

        @Jay:

        Cheers! You an ambo or ex field (or both ;p)?

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        Jay on 14/08/2016 - 14:47

        +1

        @memske: A long long disreputable life of many flavours!

        The content of these are sodium polyacrylate crystals. The same is sometimes sold as a planting medium for indoor glass vase plants. (clear/coloured jelly like medium which holds the water and nutrients) Absorbs as much as 200x its weight in water. So keep away from kiddies or pets who may swallow the crystals.

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        Michelle on 14/08/2016 - 14:57

        +1

        @Jay: Yep, I use this, or nappy inners mixed with potting soil. Holds plenty more water for my seedlings.

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  Hamster on 14/08/2016 - 10:03

  Never even thought about these as first aid bandages, but makes a lot of sense.

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    Jay on 14/08/2016 - 11:15

    Similar to military field dressings. Great for lacerated wounds when you just need something fast to slap over the top and bound up firmly until you can give closer attention under better conditions.

    Generally have adhesive strips, with a moisture proof back which prevents leakage to outer bandages etc. A couple of these pads and several tampons for fire starting were standard additions to many a tough soldier's kit. And a heck of a lot cheaper than their equivalent in commercial first aid bandages.

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      kiwijunglist on 16/08/2016 - 17:41

      The principal of a dressing for a lacerated wound is to apply pressure to stop bleeding, and to prevent infection by approximating the skin edges and preventing contamination (ie dirt entering the wound). Adsorbing lots of blood is not really that helpful in the short term apart from making less mess. I wouldn't recommend sanitary pads/liners as a primary dressing although you could use them as a 2nd layer outside the bandage.

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        Jay on 16/08/2016 - 17:53

        Not disagreeing. It's a first response solution to keep what's in in, and what's out out. As a wide area bandage, it enables you to cover the area of laceration, then apply external pressure with a roller bandage or the like. Then redress when in a better clinical situation.

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  mammamia on 31/08/2016 - 07:24

  +2

  Received my poise pads and they are great for my age . Will be a regular buyer thanks to this trial offer.