Cohesive Bandage (Self Adherent Wrap)
Cohesive bandage sticks to itself, not skin or hair. Pharmacies and farm stores sell it.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
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Pharmacies carry it near first aid. Vet, tack and farm stores sell animal versions like Vetrap. Medical supply shops sell bulk boxes.
Professional insight
Nurses and vet techs choose by width and stretch. They unroll it first so it goes on without tension.
- Pick latex free if anyone has a latex allergy.
- Narrow rolls suit fingers, wide rolls suit legs.
- Pet wrap and human wrap are often the same material.
- Hand tearable rolls save time with no scissors.
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Common uses
- Holding gauze over a blood draw site.
- Light compression on a sprained wrist or ankle.
- Covering dressings on ears, fingers and toes.
- Leg wraps on horses and dog paw bandages.
- Grip wrap on tool handles and sports gear.
Safe use
- 1Put a gauze pad over any wound first.
- 2Unroll a length so the wrap is relaxed.
- 3Wrap with half overlap and little stretch.
- 4Press the end down to seal it.
- 5Check fingers or toes for color and warmth.
Cohesive bandage facts
- Also called
- Self adherent wrap
- Coban is a common brand name.
- Sticks to
- Itself only
- Not to skin, hair or fur.
- Vet version
- Vetrap
- Made by 3M for animal care.
Common questions
- Can I reuse a cohesive bandage?
- It loses grip after removal. Use a fresh piece each time.
- Is it waterproof?
- Most resist splashes but soak through in water. Change wet wraps.
- Can it go straight on a cut?
- No. Cover the cut with a sterile pad first.