DRESSING AND BANDAGES - MAPEH BANDAGING

REVIEWER by b2 panagbenga - a protective covering applied to the

wound
“Prevention is better than cure”

DRESSING PURPOSE
- a piece of sterile cloth that covers a ● to create pressure over an area
wound to prevent infection and/or to ● to immobilize a part of the body and
stop bleeding restrict its motion
● To support and protect wound from
TECHNIQUES IN APPLYING A DRESSING contamination
1. wash hand and wear gloves (if ● To reduce bleeding and prevent
possible) edema
2. unwrap the dressing as close to the ● secure a splint or dressing
wound as possible (be sure not to
touch the wound)
3. skin is not sterile, if the dressing 3 MAIN TYPES OF BANDAGES
slips over the victim’s skin while you 1. triangular
are trying to position in, discard and 2. ace
use a fresh one 3. tubular
4. place dressing over the wound
5. use dressing that is large enough to TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
extend at least 1 inch beyond the - made from cloth
edges of the wound - can be used as cold compress,
6. if body tissues or organs are padding, support for pressure, or
exposed, cover the wound with a support sling
dressing that will stick
7. secure the dressing with bandage or ACE BANDAGE
adhesive tape - secures dressing in place

TUBULAR BANDAGE
COMPRESS - used to support joints or hold
COLD COMPRESS dressing in place
- used to reduce swelling and relieve - smaller tubular bandage is used for
pain finger injuries
- specially used for sprains and strain

HOT COMPRESS
- used to allow normal blood
circulation

COLD AND HOT COMPRESS

- applied alternately for closed
wounds or contusions
PARTS OF TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
TECHNIQUES IN BANDAGING
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TWO PHASES OF BANDAGING
OPEN PHASE BANDAGING
- used for wounds on top and back of
the head, chest, back, hand, and
foot, and as arm sling
CRAVAT PHASE BANDAGING
- used for wounds that needed extra
support (eye, forehead, ear, cheek,
jaw, shoulder, hip, arm, leg, elbow,
knee, and palm and for sprained
ankle)
*the narrower the cravat is, the greater the
pressure it will give
TYPES OF BANDAGING
● arm, elbow injury
● wrist injury
● hand horizontal injury
● hand vertical injury
● ankle injury
1. Keep in mind the following:
a. Always use a square knot
b. Keep the cloth sterile to avoid
infection
c. Always keep the ends.
2. Bandaging technique depends upon
the size and location of the wound,
your first aid skills, and materials at
hand.
3. Bandage firmly over bleeding and
securely over the broken bone, not
so tight so as not to cut off blood
circulation
4. When wrapping bandages around
the body, such as knees, ankles,
neck, and small back , use its
natural hollows to slide the bandage
gently into place
5. Since most injuries swell, check
regularly to ensure that the bandage
is still comfortable and that it
remains firmly secured
6. Secure the bandage with a tape,
clips or a bow or square knot.
Ensure that the bandages,
especially the knots, do not touch
the skin