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    Elastic bandages and triangular bandages are both commonly used first aid supplies. [1] Elastic bandages are stretchy rolled bandages that wrap around injured body parts to provide compression and support. [2] Triangular bandages are made from strong cloth cut into a triangle shape, which can be folded and used to immobilize injuries or maintain compressions. Both bandages are used to stabilize injuries, control swelling, ease pain, and support healing.

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    Elastic bandages and triangular bandages are both commonly used first aid supplies. [1] Elastic bandages are stretchy rolled bandages that wrap around injured body parts to provide compression and support. [2] Triangular bandages are made from strong cloth cut into a triangle shape, which can be folded and used to immobilize injuries or maintain compressions. Both bandages are used to stabilize injuries, control swelling, ease pain, and support healing.

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    Elastic Bandage and Triangular Bandage

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    Allyssa Thallia
    Elastic bandages and triangular bandages are both commonly used first aid supplies. [1] Elastic bandages are stretchy rolled bandages that wrap around injured body parts to provide compression and support. [2] Triangular bandages are made from strong cloth cut into a triangle shape, which can be folded and used to immobilize injuries or maintain compressions. Both bandages are used to stabilize injuries, control swelling, ease pain, and support healing.

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    ELASTIC BANDAGE TRIANGULAR BANDAGE

    Definition: Definition:
     An elastic bandage is a stretchy  A triangular bandage is made
    rolled bandage designed to from a strong type of cloth which
    wrap around an injured body has been cut into a right-angle
    part. They come in several triangle. The triangle can be
    widths, ranging from 2 inches to folded down into a “cravat.”
    6 inches
     An elastic bandage puts gentle,
    even pressure on the tissue
    around an injury to decrease
    pain and swelling. It also gives
    support to an injured area.
    Uses: Uses:
     Provides compression to an  To support soft tissue injuries
    injured body part.  To immobilize broken bones
     Helps control swelling and ease  Used for maintaining
    pain. compressions or poultices on a
     To improve blood flow to a limb head wound.
     To wrap around a limb splint  They may be used for keeping
    during healing body parts, such as shoulders,
     To hold bandages in place stationary during the healing
     To hold cold or hot packs in process as well.
    place

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    an-elastic-bandage.html

    Triangular Slings / Bandages. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://first-aid-product.com/first-aid-


    supplies/bandages-and-wound-care/triangular-sling-bandage.html

    Vuković, D. (2019). 15 Uses for a Triangular Bandage. Retrieved from


    https://www.primalsurvivor.net/triangular-bandage-uses/

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