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Research indicates there are an average of 1.2 domestic accidents per person in Italy every year. That's a good reason to always have a first aid kit close at hand, but if you don't know what to put in it, let us help you.

It's important to keep in mind that dressings act like a sort of substitute skin while cuts, sprains and other minor accidents and ailments are healing. When used correctly, various supplies like gauze dressings, bandages and adhesive bandages will take care of your needs until you're all better again. And they're simple to use and provide complete peace of mind.

So you don't know how many times to change an adhesive bandage? And how about an elastic one? There's no easy answer, as it depends on the injury or sprain that you've been unlucky to sustain. As a general rule, change a bandage anywhere from at least once a day, up to twice every 6 hours. There are also other factors to consider: one example? The durability of the adhesive bandage.