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The document outlines various types of bandages and their uses in wound management, including triangular, ace, and tubular bandages. It emphasizes general principles for applying bandages, such as ensuring they are secure but not too tight, and provides specific instructions for creating an arm sling. The document highlights the importance of monitoring circulation and comfort after bandaging.

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Bandages

The document outlines various types of bandages and their uses in wound management, including triangular, ace, and tubular bandages. It emphasizes general principles for applying bandages, such as ensuring they are secure but not too tight, and provides specific instructions for creating an arm sling. The document highlights the importance of monitoring circulation and comfort after bandaging.

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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.

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