<p>This passage describes a product called a &quot;Bastos bandage&quot; which is made of a combination of &quot;cotton and elastic latex fabric&quot; that sticks to itself rather than to the skin .<br />
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Uses:<br />
- The bandage is used to apply pressure to a wounded or bleeding area and helps to stop bleeding or blood clotting.<br />
- reduce swelling and pain, and protect the wound from contamination and bruising.<br />
- The bandage should be placed over an absorbent layer that covers the wound.<br />
- The passage also notes that the bandage is extremely lightweight.</p>