2023 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT YOUTH CAMP

Bandaging Techniques
SER Domeng Pancipane

I. Parts of Triangular Bandage

II. Folds of Triangular Bandage

Open

Broad

Semi Broad

Narrow

Square Knot – Kind of knot used in bandaging techniques.

Process of square knot – R over L, L over R
Principle of square knot – easy to tie, easy to untie.

III. Bandaging Techniques

a. Top of the Head bandage

Front Back
b. Forehead/ eye bandage

Front Back

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c. Ear, check and jaw bandage

Front Side

d. Front of the chest Bandage (same as at the back of the chest)

Front Back

e. Arm sling

f. Under arm sling

Front Back

g. Shoulder/hip bandage

Front Injured side Back

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h. Straight elbow bandage

Up Below

i. Elbow bend bandage

Inner Outer

j. Palm pressure bandage

Front Back

k. Open palm bandage

Front Back

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 l. Burned hand/foot bandage.

Front Back

m. Shoe-on bandage (same as on shoe-off)

Side Up

IV. Splinting

Splint

Splint – rigid device used to prevent motion or maintain the position of an injured body part.
- Prevents further injury.
- Reduces pain.

General principles of splinting

1. Do NOT move the victim before splinting unless there is immediate danger.
2. Do NOT try to straighten or re-align any deformity; splint in the position found.
3. Open fractures: stop bleeding, protect wound before splinting.
4. Fracture of the middle of a long bone: immobilize the joints above and below the fracture.
5. Joint injuries: immobilize the bones above and below the injured joint.
6. Pad all splints to prevent excessive pressure and discomfort.
7. Maintain manual stabilization while applying the splint to minimize movement of the injured
limb and to support the injury site.