Each AeroWipe™ Saline Cleansing Wipe is individually wrapped to ensure it maintains its sterile nature until opened. These are ideal for treating and cleaning surface wounds on both adults and children, providing a very gentle option where surface wounds may feel tender.

As well as offering gentle application, especially around sore surface wounds, the AeroWipe™ Saline Cleansing Wipes are tear resistant. Against paper products, they also offer superior absorption for bleeding and weeping wounds. Our AeroWipe™ Saline Cleansing Wipes offer a sterile cleaning solution for first aiders who are cleaning around cuts and grazes. Their moist nature ensures a cooling sensation is applied when surface wounds are being cleaned. Fully compliant with BS 8599-1:2011, these wipes are an essential for any first aid kit.

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It's important to clean a wound before applying a plaster or dressing. This will reduce the risk of infection and encourage the healing process. Gather everything you need and make sure the casualty is comfortable and that you can easily access the area that needs to be treated. Take your time while you treat the person. Here are our steps on how to wash an open wound: Make sure your hands and environment are clean before you start to clean a wound. Otherwise, you could risk transferring bacteria to the wound. Wear a pair of disposable gloves if you can. Most first aid kits carry disposable gloves. The sterile solution is a convenient, cost-effective alternative to bottled saline and gauze pads delivering a consistent dose of sterile saline with every application. Each box comes with 24 individual wipes containing 3cc of sterile saline. The 3” x 4” unfolded wipes are great for ease of transport, just simply slip it in a purse or diaper bag for later use. For Professional and Hospital Use However, you might need to apply pressure to the area, and if an arm or leg is affected, you should raise it above heart level if possible.

If the wound is still bleeding, you will need to stop it before putting on a dressing. Do this by putting a wound dressing or a clean cloth over the wound, applying firm pressure, and lifting the wound above heart height if you can. If the bleeding does not stop after a few minutes of doing this, call 111.Cleaning a wound is essential before putting a dressing on. If you don’t clean a wound, you may push bacteria or foreign objects further into the wound and cause more harm.