 Bandages and dressings are both used

in wound management.

 A bandage is a piece of cloth or other

material used to bind or wrap a
diseased or injured part of the body.
Uses:
 Applying pressure to bleeding wounds.

 Covering wounds and burns.

 Provides support and immobilization

for broken bones, strains and sprains.
Triangular Bandages
 Can be used as a cold compress or for
padding when they are made into a pad.

 When folded up they can be used to provide

support or pressure.

 When unfolded they can be used as a

support sling or cover bandage.
Ace Bandages
 Used to secure dressings in place
or provide support, particularly
in strains and sprains.
Tubular Bandages
 Larger ones are used to support
joints or hold dressings in place
 Smaller tubular bandages are ideal for
finger injuries.
General Principles:
 Work with the injured person, explaining what
you are doing.

 Work in front of the injured person where

possible and from the injured side if you can.

 Bandage firmly over bleeding and securely over

broken bones, but not so tight as to compromise
circulation below the site of the injury.
 Be aware that most injuries swell—check regularly to
ensure that the bandage is still comfortable. Also
check that the bandage remains firmly secured,
particularly if the injured person has to move, as
movement can loosen the bandage.

 Secure bandages with tape, clips, a bow, or a square

knot.
 Spiral Bandage
 Used to apply an elastic bandage to an arm or leg

 Spiral Reverse Bandage

 Used to wrap an extremity that has vary thickness.
 Provides a means to secure, smooth, even-fitting
bandage on extremity.

 Recurrent Bandage
 Applied to hold pressure dressings in place over the tip
end of a finger, toe, fist or on the head.
 Figure-8 Bandage
 Used whenever a joint is included in wrapping.
 It protects dressings and keeps them in place, supports
and limits the movement of the joint and promotes the
venous blood return, which reduces swelling or edema.

 Arm Sling
 Patients who have an injury to the arm or shoulder often
need to support the arm in an elevated position to avoid
edema of the hand, pain, discomfort, and fatigue.
How to do an arm sling?
1. Put one end of the triangle over the shoulder on the
uninjured side.
2. Place the point(apex) of the triangle toward the
elbow.
3. Bring the other end over the injures arm and
shoulder.
4. Tie the two ends with a square knot.
5. Fold the apex of the triangle neatly over the elbow
toward the front.
6. Check the circulation in the fingers frequently.