Who is Leukoplast?
If you feel like you recognise some of the below plasters, you probably do – they used to be known as Coverplast. They are the same professional quality, just a new name. With over 100 years of experience providing premium-quality wound care solutions, Leukoplast (previously Coverplast) is the go-to brand for premium plasters, dressings and tapes. Pioneering from the very beginning, Coverplast invented the world’s first self-adhesive plaster tape in 1901, using zinc oxide and natural rubber. They have since continued to innovate and lead in their field and now provide a full range of wound care solutions for use both by medical professionals and for self-treatment at home.
How to use Leukoplast
- Make sure you have stopped the bleeding before applying the plaster. You can do this by applying pressure to the area, using a clean, dry and absorbent material.
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Clean the wound and dry the area gently with a clean towel. Do not use antiseptic to clean the wound, as this could delay healing. Instead, clean it under drinking-quality tap water.
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Choose the right size plaster, making sure that the wound pad is slightly larger than the wound and that the shape is correct for the area of the body:
- Remove the plaster from the sterile dressing and peel back the protective strips.
- Holding the plaster by the protective strips, place the wound pad so that it fits over the wound and then peel the protective strips off entirely. Press down the edges of the plaster to secure it.
Types of Leukoplast Plaster:
Leukoplast provides plasters for a range of environments and in a range of sizes to fit various areas of the body. Despite the plasters having highly adhesive qualities, they are breathable with absorbent and low-adherent wound pads, preventing maceration.
With their highly adhesive qualities and flexibility, these plasters are able to remain in place far longer than the average household plaster. Previously known as Coverplast Classic, they are ideal for minor wounds, such as lacerations, cuts and abrasions, particularly for situations where a high level of movement is still required.
Leukoplast barrier plasters are waterproof and protect against bacterial contamination.
The waterproof dressing on these plasters helps to prevent secondary wound infection by protecting against bacterial contamination. These plasters were previously known by the name Coverplast Barrier. Conformable and comfortable with strong adhesion, the plasters will stay in place even in wet environments.
Leukoplast detectable plasters can be detected by X-ray and metal detectors
Waterproof and conformable, these plasters are protective and comfortable in food production and catering environments. Previously known as Coverplast Detectable, they are highly detectable: visually, due to the blue colour not found in natural food; by x-ray, due to the tungsten filaments; and by metal detector (non-ferrous), due to a layer of aluminium.
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