Bandaging
By:
Nelson M. Vallejo, EMT-B
Central 911 - EMS
Definition
Dressing - sterile cover, protects wound and controls
bleeding
Bandage - used to secure a dressing and splint in place
Functions of Dressing and Bandaging
Control bleeding
Protect the wound
Prevent contamination
Types of Dressings and Bandages
Dressings Bandages
universal self - adherent
4 x 4 inch gauze pads triangular
adhesive tape gauze
occlusive adhesive tape
air splint
General Bandaging Principles
Attend to life threatening conditions prior to bandaging
All wounds should be dresses and bandaged unless a life
threatening problem requires immediate transportation
General Bandaging Principles
“ Tender loving care “ is a must. Be gentle as possible
when examining and bandaging patient
Check patient’s pulses and neural function before and
after bandaging
General Bandaging Principles
Control bleeding by adequately anchoring bandage,
securing the dressing over the wound, and obtaining
adequate pressure or bulk
Use aseptic technique
General Bandaging Principles
Protect airway when bandaging the head and neck
do not encircle head to bandage under the chin, use tape to hold
dressing
do not encircle the neck
General Bandaging Principles
Consider the needs of the patient as well as the wound
when designing a bandage
Additional Guidelines:
Tie not too tight and not too loose
Tie using square knot
Secure the tail or ends
Fold outward
Parts of Triangular Bandage
Apex
Sides
Face
Ends
Base
Parts of Triangular Bandage
Apex
Sides
Face
Ends
Base
Parts of Triangular Bandage
Apex
Sides
Face
Ends
Base
Parts of Triangular Bandage
Apex
Sides
Face
Ends
Base
Parts of Triangular Bandage
Apex
Sides
Face
Ends
Base
Phases of Triangular Bandage
Open or Broad
Phases of Triangular Bandage
Semi Broad
Phases of Triangular Bandage
Cravat
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Top of the head
Open Phase Application
Chest and Back
Open Phase Application
Chest and Back
Open Phase Application
Chest and Back
Open Phase Application
Chest and Back
Open Phase Application
Chest and Back
Open Phase Application
Hand and Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand and Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand and Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand and Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand and Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand and Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand and Foot
Cravat Phase Application
Forehead or Eye
Cravat Phase Application
Forehead or Eye
Cravat Phase Application
Forehead or Eye
Cravat Phase Application
Forehead or Eye
Cravat Phase Application
Forehead or Eye
Cravat Phase Application
Ear or Cheek
Cravat Phase Application
Ear or Cheek
Cravat Phase Application
Ear or Cheek
Cravat Phase Application
Ear or Cheek
Cravat Phase Application
Shoulder or Hip
Cravat Phase Application
Shoulder or Hip
Cravat Phase Application
Shoulder or Hip
Cravat Phase Application
Arm, Forearm, Thigh or Leg
Cravat Phase Application
Arm, Forearm, Thigh or Leg
Cravat Phase Application
Arm, Forearm, Thigh or Leg
Cravat Phase Application
Arm, Forearm, Thigh or Leg
Cravat Phase Application
Arm, Forearm, Thigh or Leg
Cravat Phase Application
Arm, Forearm, Thigh or Leg
Cravat Phase Application
Open Palm
Cravat Phase Application
Open Palm
Cravat Phase Application
Open Palm
Cravat Phase Application
Open Palm
Cravat Phase Application
Open Palm
Cravat Phase Application
Open Palm
Cravat Phase Application
Palm Pressure
Cravat Phase Application
Palm Pressure
Cravat Phase Application
Palm Pressure
Cravat Phase Application
Palm Pressure
Cravat Phase Application
Palm Pressure
Cravat Phase Application
Palm Pressure
Open Phase Application
Hand/Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand/Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand/Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand/Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand/Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand/Foot
Open Phase Application
Hand/Foot
Open Phase Application
Knee/Elbow
Open Phase Application
Knee/Elbow
Open Phase Application
Knee/Elbow
Open Phase Application
Knee/Elbow
Open Phase Application
Knee/Elbow
Open Phase Application
Knee/Elbow
Immobilization Technique
Ankle
Immobilization Technique
Ankle
Immobilization Technique
Ankle
Immobilization Technique
Ankle
Immobilization Technique
Ankle
Immobilization Technique
Ankle
Immobilization Technique
Arm Sling w/ Swathe
Immobilization Technique
Arm Sling w/ Swathe
Immobilization Technique
Arm Sling w/ Swathe
Immobilization Technique
Arm Sling w/ Swathe
Immobilization Technique
Arm Sling w/ Swathe
PRACTICE TIME!!!
