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Elastoplast Spray Plaster |
| Date: |
05/05/08 (184 review reads) |
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Advantages: easy to use and effective
Disadvantages: none
Plasters are a must have in any house and with two little girls who are quite prone to tripping over and gaining the odd cut they are an absolute necessity for us. However, although I have nothing against them in principle, with the normal type of sticky plaster which we are all used to, there comes a number of problems.
Firstly, sometimes they do not stay on long enough. It's really annoying when a plaster starts to come away from the cut and flaps all over the place, especially if you are out somewhere and can't immediately replace it. It's irritating and it's also no longer protecting the wound. Also, it doesn't take long for a plaster on a child's finger or knee to start becoming very dirty and you get the feeling that it's not really very hygenic at all. Thirdly, if a plaster does keep it's stickiness and stays on, you then have the problem of getting it off! Both my daughters have a strong aversion to me trying to do this, and it often ends in tears if not tantrums! We all know that the removal of a well stuck on plaster can be incredibly painful, and it seems even more so if you are a small child!
Because of the above reasons, I was very interested when my husband came home one day with an elastoplast spray plaster. We hadn't heard of this before, but he had just happened to see it on a shelf and thought it might be very useful to have - and he was right!
You can use the spray plaster in most cases where you would use a normal plaster previously. You simply spray it on to the cut or graze and within seconds it seals itself over the wound and foms a very flexible breathable film which is transparent so you do not see any unsightly plaster.
It comes in a small cannister, and once you have cleaned the wound, you hold this about 6 - 10 cm away and spray. It is not an unpleasant sensation at all and is not cold but it does smell very strongly and reminds you of a very strong glue. This smell disappears within seconds though so it's really not a problem. You have to be a littlecareful until it dries but this is less than a minute before you can get on with whatever you want to be doing. I did actually cut my foot on some broken glass very soon after we got this and I was amazed at how well it worked. Once the plaster has dried you cannot feel it at all, although you can see a very slight film on your skin.
I think the Elastoplast Spray plaster has a number of advantages. Firstly , it's great for if you get a cut in one of those awkward places, like in between your fingers or toes or on the elbow. It does stay on very well. It seems much more hygenic and you don't have to worry about it getting dirty. You can just wash yourself as usual including the place where the plaster is. It looks so much nicer than sticking plasters which never look great at the best of times, but look dreadful after a day or two. You just don't notice the spray on one at all. Also, you don't have any of the problems with getting it off - it simply disappears within a couple of days.
I really am pleased we discovered this product and we have used it a lot. However, I would not be without a conventional packet of plasters in the house as well, as the spray is not suitable for deep cuts, nor will it soften the discomfort of a really painful blister. It's also quite expensive as it's selling in Sainsburys at the moment at £6.19 per can which is 32.5ml. It's difficult to say how this will work out in the long run compared to traditional plasters but as it's a good product I don't mind spending a little bit more. We've had ours quite a few months now and it's had numerous uses and doesn't show any signs of running out yet.
Overall I would definitely recommend this product especially if you have young children who hate having plasters removed! If you want to find out more you can visit the elastoplast website at
www.elastoplast.co.uk
Summary: a great alternative to sticking plasters!
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