Spray plaster
A spray plaster is a modern plaster substitute that does not put a bandage on the wound. Instead, a polymer solution is sprayed on, which forms a protective layer on the wound after the solvent has evaporated. The layer comes off by itself after a few days or can be removed under running water. The protective film is transparent, breathable and protects the wound from water, dirt and microorganisms. Due to the simple and quick application, spray plasters are particularly popular on the go and in sports.
However, it should not be used on burns , deep or infected wounds, around the eyes or mouth, or on mucous membranes . Spray plasters often contain ethyl acetate or water as a solvent. As a polymer u. a. Polyvinylpyrrolidone , nitrocellulose , ethyl cellulose or poly (methyl acrylate-isobutene-monoisopropyl maleate) (as a statistical copolymer ) use.
Spray bandage
The spray bandage is to be distinguished from the spray plaster , with which a real wound closure takes place on the basis of cyanoacrylate adhesive .
literature
- Hubert Schneemann, Gisela Wurm, Hermann Hager: Hager's Handbook of Pharmaceutical Practice: Volume 1: Goods and Services. Springer-Verlag 2013, ISBN 3-642-5783-14 , p. 994.
