Gauze pads (sterile)

Purpose

Absorb bleeding and dress larger wounds, held in place with tape or a wrap.

Used in kits

• Home First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Mountain Hiking First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Hunting Camp First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Volunteer EMS Response Bag

  Work & Field Operations

Alternatives

• Non-adherent pads— Won’t stick to burns or abrasions.
• Clean cloth— Improvised option when supplies run out.

Maintenance notes

• Sterile only while sealed — replace any pad with a torn wrapper.

Buying considerations

• 4"x4" is the most versatile size.
• Individually wrapped pads keep the rest of the box sterile.