McKesson Tubular Bandage X-Small Head / Small Shoulder / Thigh Elastic Net 14-1/2 Inch X 25 Yards (36.8 cm X 22.9 m) Size 5, 1 EA/BX

Tubular Bandage X-Small Head / Small Shoulder / Thigh Elastic Net 14-1/2 Inch X 25 Yards (36.8 cm X 22.9 m) Size 5, 1 EA/BX

This tubular bandage is an elastic retainer net used as a secondary dressing to help hold bandages, dressings, and certain medical items in place without adhesives. Buyers often choose it for hard-to-bandage areas and for patients with fragile, geriatric, pediatric, at-risk, or tape-sensitive skin. This Size 5 netting measures 14-1/2 inch x 25 yards and can be cut to the needed length.

Good Fit For

• Securing dressings on knees, elbows, and shoulders
• Patients with fragile or tape-sensitive skin
• Burn or post-op dressing retention
• Holding hot or cold packs, IV tubes, or incontinence pads in place

Key Features

• Elastic net secondary dressing helps secure wet or dry dressings without adhesive tape
• Useful on hard-to-bandage areas such as knees, elbows, and shoulders
• Soft open-weave construction supports airflow, flexibility, and patient comfort
• Stretches to conform to body contours and can be cut to the needed length
• Reusable for a single patient, which can make dressing changes easier
• Not made with natural rubber latex for tape-sensitive or latex-sensitive settings

Applications and Usage

• Holding burn dressings in place without adhesive tape
• Securing post-op dressings where frequent inspection is needed
• Retaining hot or cold packs on contoured body areas
• Helping keep IV tubes or incontinence pads positioned
• Supporting decubitus ulcer dressings with gentle pressure

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 2 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This netting is non-sterile.
• The product is intended as a secondary dressing retainer rather than a primary wound dressing.
• The net can be cut to length, which may help reduce waste across different dressing sizes.
• Reusable use is limited to a single patient.

FAQ

• Can this tubular bandage replace adhesive tape? Yes. This elastic retainer net can be used in place of adhesive tape or wrap to help hold wet and dry dressings firmly in place.
• Where does this elastic net work especially well? This tubular bandage is well suited for hard-to-bandage areas such as knees, elbows, and shoulders because it stretches and conforms to body contours.
• Is this a good option for fragile or tape-sensitive skin? Yes. The soft open-weave material offers a non-irritating, non-constricting alternative for fragile, geriatric, pediatric, at-risk, or tape-allergic skin, and it avoids adhesive removal issues.
• Can the netting be trimmed for different dressing lengths? Yes. The tubular bandage can be easily cut to the desired length from the 25-yard roll.
• Is this tubular bandage sterile? No. This tubular bandage is non-sterile.

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