包帯 refers to cloth bandages wrapped around wounds, not adhesive strips.
Common collocations
- 包帯を巻く: to wrap a bandage
- 包帯を取り替える: to change a bandage
- 包帯をほどく: to unwrap a bandage
- 包帯をしている: to have a bandage on
Types
- 弾性包帯: elastic bandage
- ガーゼ包帯: gauze bandage
- 三角巾: triangular bandage (sling)
Similar words
For adhesive bandages (band-aids), use 絆創膏 or バンドエイド.