BANDAGING AND

SPLINTING TECHNIQUE
RICHARD L. TIONG
INTRODUCTION
A “bandage” by common definition is something that holds a dressing in place
against an injured body part. Because bandages are intended to control bleeding or
stabilize an unstable body part, adequate pressure needs to be incorporated into their
use. Injuries to the arms and legs are easily managed with wrapping-type bandages,
but they do not work as well in areas such as the scalp, shoulder, or hip. Triangular
bandages, however, have the unique ability to pressure wrap nearly any part of the
human anatomy. 
A triangular bandage is a large triangle of cloth, also referred to as a cravat, used in
first aid. This  versatile bandage can be used as an arm sling, cover for head
dressing, binding for splint or as a tourniquet. It is ideal for holding first aid
dressings or cold packs in place.
 PARTS OF TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
APEX

SIDE SIDE
ES
CH

40
IN

IN
CH
40

ES
TAIL TAIL
56 INCHES BASE
SQUARE KNOT

Right over Left, Insert and Left over Right Insert and tie it up or Left over Right, insert and Right over Left
Insert and tie it up.
WOUND ON TOP OF THE HEAD

Insure a pressure on top of the head

ARM SLING

Fracture on Clavicle

Fracture on Arm
WOUND OF THE HAND
(VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL CUT)

Vertical Cut Horizontal Cut

 Cover the burn part using a wet bandage,
BURN HAND put a wet gauze in between of fingers.
WOUND ON CHEEKS AND JAW
WOUND ON SHOULDER

Insure pressure on
the wounded part
and make
a square knot on
front side of the
Patient.
WOUND ON ELBOW

Insure pressure on the wounded

part
SPLINTING TECHNIQUE
A splint is a supportive device that protects a broken bone or injury. A splint
keeps the injured part of your body still to help with pain and promote
healing.
Splinting techniques are used to treat musculoskeletal system abnormalities.
A basic rule of splinting is that the joint above and below the broken bone
should be immobilized to protect the fracture site.
SPLINTING FRACTURE ON HUMERUS (ARM)
FRACTURE ON REAR ELBOW
FRACTURE ON LEG