Combine Dressing 20 x 91cm - Large Universal Wound Dressing

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A combine dressing is a thick absorbent pad used where a wound produces more exudate or bleeding than a standard dressing can hold. At 20cm x 91cm this is the largest of the common sizes, intended for major wounds, large burns and trauma where a big area needs covering and absorbing at once.

Features

  • Large 20cm x 91cm size for major wound coverage
  • Highly absorbent core for heavily exuding or bleeding wounds
  • Universal dressing format, usable across a wide range of wound types
  • Can be folded or used at full length depending on the wound

Specifications

  • Size: 20cm x 91cm
  • Type: Combine (universal) dressing
  • Use: Major wounds, burns, trauma, post-operative

When to use a combine dressing this size

Size selection is about absorbency and coverage, not just fit. A 10 x 10cm pad is right for a contained wound; a 20 x 91cm dressing is for the situations where you need to cover a limb-length area, pack a large wound, or absorb a volume that would saturate anything smaller. In trauma and burns work the extra length also lets the dressing be folded to build depth over a specific point while still covering the surrounding area. Secure it with a conforming or crepe bandage - it is an absorbent pad, not a self-adhesive one.

Common uses

Emergency and trauma response, burns first aid, post-operative wound management, and stocking remote or workplace kits where a major wound is a realistic risk. If you need a smaller absorbent pad, see our Combine Dressing Pad Large. Browse more dressings and gauze, or the full first aid supplies range at MediBC.

Combine Dressing FAQs

What is a combine dressing used for?

Covering and absorbing wounds that produce significant blood or exudate - major wounds, burns, and post-operative sites. The thick absorbent core holds far more fluid than a gauze square or an adhesive dressing.

What size combine dressing do I need?

Match it to the wound area and the expected fluid volume. 10 x 10cm and 10 x 20cm cover most everyday wounds; 20 x 20cm and this 20 x 91cm size are for major wounds, large burns and limb-length coverage.

Are they sterile?

Check the individual packaging, as combine dressings are supplied both sterile and non-sterile. Use a sterile dressing on an open wound, and confirm the pack is intact and in date before opening it.

How is it secured?

With a conforming or crepe bandage, or tape. It has no adhesive of its own. Apply firmly enough to hold and maintain pressure if needed, but check circulation beyond the dressing afterwards.

Can it be cut to size?

Better to fold it than cut it. Cutting exposes the absorbent core and can shed fibres into the wound. Folding builds depth where you need it and keeps the cover layer intact.

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