[Q&A] Why do food catering companies use blue band-aids?

Band-Aid, also known as benzalkonium chloride paste, commonly known as bactericidal elastic Band-Aid US Shiku Protection Band-Aid adds Sp special drug ingredients on both sides of the adhesive is the role of fixed oppression, the middle of the small point is from the role of ventilation, to prevent prolonged pasting After the skin itching or allergic effect!

In order to adapt to food brewing companies developed a blue metal detectable band-aid, in line with FDA CE0197 standards!

Why blue?

Blue food is relatively small, even if it falls into the food, it is easier to see, and the blue wound paste contains metal components.

The correct usage of Band-Aids

Before using the band-aid, check the wound for dirt. The band-aid should be kept dry and replaced immediately after getting wet, otherwise it is equivalent to soaking the wound in the water. Not only does it fail to protect it, but it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and it is not conducive to wound healing.

The use of Band-Aid can not be used for too long, because the outer layer of tape is airtight, which can lead to secondary wound infection. In addition, the elasticity of the patch should be moderate, and the tightness of the patching will make the wound airtight and cause anaerobic infection, and it is also easy to make the blood circulation of the injured part obstructed and cause ischemic necrosis.

The band-aid can only be applied to small wounds that are superficial, do not require sutures, and have neat and clean wounds. Deep, narrow wounds, such as nails, knife tips, etc., can not be bandaged with Band-Aids, but should be exposed after hemostasis to prevent tetanus infection.

If it is an infected or ulcerated wound, there will be pus or exudate on the wound surface. Plastering the band-aid can only lead to poor drainage of the secretion, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria; wounds that are too traumatized are not suitable for debridement treatment. The use of band-aids; inflammation wounds such as scalds or athlete's foot are not suitable for Band-Aids.

Band-Aid's Store Buying Tips:

1. Pay attention to store in a special medicine box or medicine pack and keep it in a closed place to avoid direct sunlight or moisture!

2. Pay attention to buying a regular brand of band-aid label production batch number clear, FDA CE and other certificates

3. Shelf life is generally 3 years, and Band-Aids provided at home, before use, we must also check whether it has passed the shelf life, it is best to regularly check the home to update the band-aid.

What to do if you have posted an expired band-aid

Although you should pay attention to the shelf life before using Band-Aid, what if you have accidentally used it?

Experts pointed out that the currently available home band-aids on the market mainly play a role in local anti-inflammatory and detumescence, and they do not achieve hemostasis, so they are only suitable for emergency treatment of shallow and small wounds. And if Band-Aid has passed its expiration date, the surface of Band-Aid may have already bred bacteria, so it is not recommended.

Of course, if an expired band-aid is used, it must be immediately discontinued. Clean wounds should be replaced with new band-aids as long as there are no adverse reactions. However, if you notice any pain or redness in the wound after using the band-aid, it means that the wound is likely to have been infected. When this kind of phenomenon occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital as soon as possible to treat the wound.

4. The use of Band-Aids by the food industry in the sip industry should be more careful. Users must put used Band-Aids back into designated garbage collections. Do not throw them away. (As the saying goes, we must meet people and die. Corpse) Prevent secondary pollution from causing food safety risks and accidents!

5. To periodically check the sensitivity of the metal detector and whether the metal of the Band-Aid can be detected! Do a good job in the registration of injured persons and the safety education work of all employees. The details of the working environment avoid unnecessary injury!