GauzeCare Sterile Abdominal Pads 5x9 inch 20-Pack | Extra Absorbent & Thick, Individually Packed Combine Pads with Non-Stick Outer Layer for Heavy Bleeding Wounds | Perfect for First Aid Kits (IFAKs)

Following a recent surgery, my surgeon specifically recommended that I use 5x9 inch abdominal pads for wound management. After researching several options, I chose the GauzeCare 20-pack, and they have been an essential part of my healing process. These pads offer exactly the level of protection and comfort required for significant surgical sites. The thickness and absorbency of these pads are remarkable. They are designed to handle heavy drainage without leaking through to clothing or bedding, which provided me with a great deal of peace of mind during the first week of recovery. Despite their high capacity for fluid, the pads do not feel overly bulky or stiff, allowing them to contour well to the body when secured with medical tape or a binder. One of the most important features is the non-stick outer layer. Changing dressings can be a painful and delicate process, but these pads did not adhere to the wound or cause any trauma to the skin upon removal. This feature alone makes them superior to standard gauze. Additionally, the fact that each pad is individually sterile-packed is vital for preventing infection, and it makes them very easy to toss into a travel bag for follow-up appointments. The quality of the material is soft and does not cause irritation, even with extended contact against sensitive skin. For anyone preparing for a surgical procedure or looking to stock a serious first aid kit, these combine pads are a professional-grade choice. They performed exactly as my doctor hoped they would, and I highly recommend them for anyone needing reliable, heavy-duty wound care.

What can I say — she had surgery, and we used these ABD pads to cushion the area between her incisions and her compression garment. They did their job, plain and simple. They’re soft, absorbent, and the perfect size for covering and protecting sensitive areas without shifting around. No irritation, no issues, and they held up well through multiple dressing changes each day. If you need dependable, comfortable pads for post-op care, these are a solid choice. They made a tough recovery a little easier, and that’s all I could ask for.

I’m five days postop from cholectomy surgery and the abdominal binder was bothering the incisions where they use just gauze pads- so I replaced all the bandages over the incision sites using these abdominal Pads and then wrapping each one to stay in place with the elastic gauze with self adhesive! Wow, feel so much better and I’m able to ambulate much more freely! These guys’s pads are large enough that I only needed one! It covered three incisions! Since these incisions are closed, I didn’t have to worry about sterile and they’re covered surgically with a glue very soft very nice comfortable and I’m sure very absorbent if I’m sweating, which thankfully I have air conditioning so for me, it was just to protect the incision site.

Good quality. I used these for drainage when I had my gallbladder surgery. Worked well and were heavy duty.

Good quality. Could be more absorbent.

To start, I managed to spill a scalding hot pot of freshly made chicken broth on the front of me, resulting in 2nd and 3rd degree burns across my abdomen. I don't recommend anyone do this, by the way. I was given limited supplies at the ER, so I had to dig for my own and ordered these. My burns are approximately 14" wide and 13" long, so I needed the biggest pads I could find. Believe it or not, large abdominal pads are hard to find, so I was delighted when I found these, even though they're not nonstick. The PROS (in my opinion): These pads are 5"x 10"- the biggest I've ever seen, which is exactly what I needed. I taped 3 together, with silk tape, to form one huge pad, and it covered everything! Burns drain a lot, but big burns are particularly nasty. These pads absorbed everything like a champ. After a day or two of use, I took a good look at the pads and realized they're basically disposable baby diapers, without the stretchy sides, except they're thinner. I don't care because nothing else was even close to the size I needed. The CONS (in my opinion): There are few cons for me, but don't try to use these pads with paper tape. You'll need something stronger, like silk tape. These pads ARE NOT NONSTICK. I thought they were when I ordered them, but I misread the description, so the responsibility of that falls on me. This was easily remedied by gently pouring warm water on the pads to soften the dried drainage to remove them painlessly. It's best not to cut these pads to size. If you cut them, the insides will fall out immediately. If you must cut them, seal up the cut edge with a piece of tape to keep everything inside. The pad filling will sometimes clump up on me and feel weird, but it doesn't seem to affect its performance. I can't recommend these pads highly enough as they literally saved my life by keeping my burns, which are still healing as I type, covered and safe.

These worked well and are a must if you have a large surgical wound. Sterile sponges in place first then these on top and no leakage on clothing. Comfortable and reliable.

So good! I needed them for abdominal incision protection they helped me get healed up on 1 box ! Well packaged. The actual box was saran wrapped and came undamaged as well as the pads inside are individually wrapped. Absorbent, soft non stick and sterile what more could you want ! They are a good size also i needed 3 to go across my belly. I recommend and would buy again.