▪ABandage is a strip of

cloth used to wrap

some part of the body
1.Gauze- most commonly used,
bec. Its light and porous and
readily molds to the body.
 Used to retain dressings on
wound and to bandage the
fingers, hands, toes and feet.
 It permits air to circulate
2. Elasticized bandages or Ace
wrap-are applied to provide
pressure to an area.
➢Commonly used as tensor
bandages or as partial stockings
to provide support and improve
the venous circulation in the
legs.
3.Padding
- is frequently used to cover bony
prominences
- or to separate skin surfaces
 Circularturns- are used to
anchor bandages and to
terminate them. Not applied
directly over a wound bec.
Of the discomfort the
bandage would cause.
 SpiralTurns-are used to
bandage parts of the body that
are fairly uniform in
circumference.
 Spiral Reverse Wrap/Turns
- are used to bandage cylindrical parts of
the body that are not uniform in
circumference, for example, the lower leg
or forearm
 Recurrent turns- are used to
cover distal parts of the body
(the stump of an amputation)
 Figure8 turns
are used to bandage an elbow,
knee or ankle because they permit
some movement after application
▪ Inspect and palpate
▪ Inspect for presence
▪ Note presence of drainage
▪ Inspect and palpate for circulation
▪ Ask client about any pain
▪ Assess ability of client
▪ Assess the capabilities of ADL
▪ Assess the assistance required
3. Binder- is a type of bandage
designed for a specific body
part. It is used to support
large areas of the body, such
as the abdomen, arm or chest
 Bandage part in it’s normal position
 Pad between skin surfaces
 Work from distal to the proximal end
 Bandage in even pressure
 Leave the end of the body part exposed
 Cover dressings with at least 5 cm
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