INTRODUCTION TO BANDAGING TECHNIQUES UPPER EXTREMITIES BANDAGES

DRESSINGS
PURPOSE OF DRESSINGS
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Control bleeding Prevent infection and contamination Absorb blood and fluid drainage Protect the wound from further injury
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DRESSINGS
TYPES OF DRESSINGS
GAUZE PADS packages of various sizes, sterile ADHESIVE STRIPS A combination of both sterile dressing and a bandage TRAUMA DRESSINGS Made of large, thick, absorbent, sterile material
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BANDAGES
PURPOSE OF BANDAGES
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Hold a dressing in place Apply direct pressure over a dressing Prevent or reduce swelling Provide stability for an extremity Extend (e.g. broken bones)
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BANDAGES
TYPES OF BANDAGES
ROLLER BANDAGES Differ in sizes, material (cotton, gauze), Elasticity (non/elastic roller bandage) TRIANGULAR BANDAGES Consist of base, point and ends ADHESIVE TAPE Often use to secure bandages in place, different types (paper, dermatologic etc.) ADHESIVE STRIPS Used for small cuts, combination of a dressing and a bandage

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BANDAGES
COMMONLY USED MATERIAL
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gauze cotton splints casts

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DRESSING/BANDAGE APPLICATION
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Communication with a patient Getting things ready Washing hands Comfortable position (patient/nurse) GLOVES ! Keep sterility if necessary/do not touch the wound Wound cleaning Dressing application Bandaging
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BANDAGES
SIGNS THAT THE BANDAGE IS TOO TIGHT
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Blue tinge to the fingernail/toenail Blue or pale skin colour Tingling or loss of sensation Coldness of the extremity Inability to move the fingers/toes
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REPETITION
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Name 3 types of dressings? What is the purpose of bandages? Could you describe wound dressing application? What do you need to watch for in a tied up extremity?
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