A new kind of bandages?

9 years ago

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I hate bandages. I really do. Everyone knows the best way for a wound to heal is to leave it exposed to oxygen and, hence, a bandage is the worst thing you can do to it.

A couple of days ago i took a big crash while going downhill on my bike (for gore lovers, check out the picture of my arm) and ended up with my right shoulder and elbow completely scratched. The elbow is a no brainer in the summer; since i use a t-shirt all day, it can just go around with Betadine on it and heal normally. The problem is the shoulder. Since i don't usually like to use tank tops in my everyday life, it would be hard for my clothes not to get soaked in a mixture of blood and Bepanthene/Betadine.

Now, here's an idea: why not create a bandage that is open everywhere, except in its boundaries - so that the wound can normally "breathe" and at the same time not be in contact with the clothes?

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I kind had to pull a Mcggyver (check the last entry) and improvise one this morning. It works marvelously. I think i should start selling these things :)