How to bandage a hinge joint

What are examples of " hinge" joints?

• Shoulder and hip

• Elbow and Hip

• Elbow and knee

• Knee and shoulder

What does the acronym RICER stand for?

• Rest, Ice, Compression/ Comfort, Elevation, Referral

• Rest, Invention, Contortion, Expression, Rave

• Rejuvenate, Intention, Consent, Enjoy, Relevance

• Rest, Ice, Comfort, Elevation, Resignation

How should the tension be when bandaging an elbow or a knee injury?

• Firm to start and loose to finish

• Only so it doesn't fall off

• Firm and snug

• So tight it cuts off circulation

What injuries could be supported with this skill?

• deformed fractures

• arterial bleeds

• minor cuts

• strains, sprains and wound dressings

What method and how much of the limb should be badaged?

• round and round as much as you like

• from distal end of limb to proximal part of limb, all the way

• figure eight around the hinge joint and two bandage widths above and below injury

• Figure six around the limb and using all of whatever material are on hand

What should be checked on completion of bandaging the joint?

• Distal perfusion is good and bandage is secured

• Patient is comfortable

• Injured joint is elevated

• Hinge joint is firmly covered and supported

• All of the above