ABSTRACTION BANDAGING

Bandaging

By: Ma. Dona Mae Oco

Bandaging

Bandages​

•  used to apply pressure to bleeding; for covering wounds and burns; and to provide support for the immobilization of broken bones, sprains, and strains.​

​A triangular bandage is made from cloth and can be used as a cold compress, padding, support for pressure, or a support sling.

​​triangular

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Ace bandage secures dressings in place.​

​ACE

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​The tubular bandage is used to support joints or hold dressings in place. The smaller tubular bandage is used for finger injuries.

​​TUBULAR

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parts of a bandage

 An open phase bandaging is used for wounds on top and back of the head, chest, back, hand, and foot, and an arm sling. ​

​​Open-phase bandaging

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​ used for wounds that need extra support like wounds on the eye, forehead, ear, cheek, jaw, shoulder, hip, arm, leg, elbow, knee, and palm, and for a sprained ankle. The narrower the cravat is, the greater pressure it will give.

​​Cravat phase bandaging

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The narrower the cravat is, the greater pressure it will give.​

​cravat phase bandaging

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techniques in bandaging

1. Keep in mind the following:

 a. Always use a square knot. 

b. Keep the cloth sterile to avoid infection.

 c. Always keep the ends.

2. Bandaging technique depends upon the size and location of the wound, your first aid skills, and materials at hand. 

3. Bandage firmly over bleeding and securely over the broken bone, not so tight so as not to cut off blood circulation. 

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techniques in bandaging​

4. When wrapping bandages around the body, such as knees, ankles, neck, and small back, use its natural hollows to slide the bandage gently into place. 

5. Since most injuries swell, check regularly to ensure that the bandage remains comfortable and firmly secured.

 6. Secure the bandage with tape, clips, or a bow or square knot. Ensure that the bandages, especially the knots, do not touch the skin. ​

​bandaging in different parts of the body

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• ​Cross two lines

• Bring ends together and cross again

• Ends must be on the same side. ​

​Square knot

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