Esmarch Bandage Scissors

Description

Esmarch Bandage Scissors

The Esmarch bandage scissors are a heavy, angled pattern for cutting thick bandages and dressings. Their long handles and strong blades get through layers that defeat lighter scissors.

A heavy pattern

The Esmarch is longer and sturdier than most bandage scissors. As a result, it cuts through thick crepe bandage, padding and layered dressings with fewer strokes.

Lengths of the Esmarch bandage scissors

We offer 20 cm and 22 cm. The longer pair gives extra leverage on bulky dressings, whereas the 20 cm pair is a little easier to handle.

The angled blades

The blades bend away from the handles. Therefore, the lower blade slides along the skin under the bandage while the hand stays above it.

Protecting the skin

A blunt tip on the lower blade rides along the skin without piercing it. Even so, lift the bandage slightly as you cut to keep a gap.

Typical uses

Emergency departments, plaster rooms and wards use them to remove bandages and padding. They also help cut through layered wound dressings quickly.

Named after Esmarch

The surgeon Friedrich von Esmarch did much to spread first aid training. Today, these heavy scissors carry the name into plaster rooms and emergency bays.

Esmarch bandage scissors options

• 20 cm or 22 cm
• Heavy angled blades
• Blunt lower tip

Esmarch care

Wipe adhesive residue from the blades with alcohol. Wash, dry and sterilise.

Why we check the scissors

Before it ships, our team in Atlanta views the Esmarch scissors piece by piece. The heavy Esmarch pattern comes with three years against manufacturing defects. A spare scissors on the shelf avoids delays. Also worth a look is the Lister bandage scissors. Explore our main general surgery department to finish the tray. For more on instrument metals, check ASTM F899. The buyer FAQ explains returns and delivery.

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