-sprained Ankle Bandage
Strip of material such as gauze to protect, compress or support a wound or an injured body part
TYPES OF BANDAGE
1. *Roller Bandage*
-made of self-adhering material which is slightly elastic and gauze like * Gauze rollers-more rigid; made of cotton * Elastic rollers-used in injuries requiring compression 2. *Triangular Bandage* -can be applied in two ways:
*fully-opened-used as arm slings
*cravat-binder placed around victim’s body; stabilize an injured arm in a sling, apply pressure 3. *Adhesive Tapes*
-used to secure roller bandages or small dressings in place 4. *Adhesive Strips*
-For small cuts or abrasions
-as dressing an bandage
PARTS OF TRIANGULAR BANDAGE * Base * Sides * Apex or Vertex
BANDAGING CAN ALSO BE CLASSIFIED AS: 1. * Cravat Phase* * Cheek-ear-jaw bandage * Palm pressure bandage * Sprained ankle bandage: shoe on * Sprained ankle bandage: shoe off * Forearm bandage * Foreleg bandage * Shoulder bandage * Forehead bandage * Cuff sling
2.*Figure- of- eight*
3.*Close and Open Spiral*
4.*Ear-cheek-chin*
5.*Open phase*: * Head or scalp bandage * Face bandage * Chest bandage * Arm sling * Hand bandage * Foot bandage
DO’S AND DON’T S IN BANDAGING
DO’S
-discard a dressing and use a fresh one if it slips over the victim’s skin
-use dressing that is large enough to extend at least one inch and beyond the degree of wound
-if the bandage is over a joint, splint and make a bulky dressing so the joint remains immobilized
-use a sterile or clean material
-bandage should be securely tied or fastened
-place body part to be bandaged in the position in which it is to be kept
DON’T S
-do not use dressing or bandage that won’t stick if body tissue or organs are exposed
-do not fit bandage too loose or too tight
*too tight- it results to
TYPES OF BANDAGE
1. *Roller Bandage*
-made of self-adhering material which is slightly elastic and gauze like * Gauze rollers-more rigid; made of cotton * Elastic rollers-used in injuries requiring compression 2. *Triangular Bandage* -can be applied in two ways:
*fully-opened-used as arm slings
*cravat-binder placed around victim’s body; stabilize an injured arm in a sling, apply pressure 3. *Adhesive Tapes*
-used to secure roller bandages or small dressings in place 4. *Adhesive Strips*
-For small cuts or abrasions
-as dressing an bandage
PARTS OF TRIANGULAR BANDAGE * Base * Sides * Apex or Vertex
BANDAGING CAN ALSO BE CLASSIFIED AS: 1. * Cravat Phase* * Cheek-ear-jaw bandage * Palm pressure bandage * Sprained ankle bandage: shoe on * Sprained ankle bandage: shoe off * Forearm bandage * Foreleg bandage * Shoulder bandage * Forehead bandage * Cuff sling
2.*Figure- of- eight*
3.*Close and Open Spiral*
4.*Ear-cheek-chin*
5.*Open phase*: * Head or scalp bandage * Face bandage * Chest bandage * Arm sling * Hand bandage * Foot bandage
DO’S AND DON’T S IN BANDAGING
DO’S
-discard a dressing and use a fresh one if it slips over the victim’s skin
-use dressing that is large enough to extend at least one inch and beyond the degree of wound
-if the bandage is over a joint, splint and make a bulky dressing so the joint remains immobilized
-use a sterile or clean material
-bandage should be securely tied or fastened
-place body part to be bandaged in the position in which it is to be kept
DON’T S
-do not use dressing or bandage that won’t stick if body tissue or organs are exposed
-do not fit bandage too loose or too tight
*too tight- it results to