Cohesive bandage
| Cohesive bandage | |
|---|---|
| Acronym | Coban |
| Synonyms | Self-adhering bandage |
A self-adhering bandage or cohesive bandage (coban)[1] is a type of bandage or wrap that coheres to itself but does not adhere well to other surfaces. It is generally suitable for people with adhesive allergies and for applying to delicate areas.
"Coban" by 3M is commonly used as a wrap on limbs because it will stick to itself and not loosen. Due to its elastic qualities, coban is often used as a compression bandage.[2] A variety of generic forms exist.
It is used both on humans and animals. For animal use, it is marketed under a variety of trade names such as "Vetrap" by 3M. It is commonly used on horses and other animals because it will not stick to hair so it is easily removed.[3][4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations, 7e
- ^ Dermatology (4 ed.). Elsevier. 2018. pp. 2462–2477.
- ^ Crabbe, Barb (29 October 2014). "Wrap Right!". Horse&Rider. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ "Equine First Aid - Bandaging a Horse". Horse Journals. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ Barakat, Christine. "How to Wrap a Hoof Injury". The Horse Owner's Resource. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
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