bandage lec Flashcards
if the bandage is wet or slips what do u do?
change it
each layer is secure with what?
gauze
remove bandage immediately if what?
if lameness increases or becomes apparent
extend bandage distal to cornonary band
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why dont you want your bandage too tight
circulation, soft tissue injury and pressure sores
the primary layer is placed directly where
on the wound
True of false the primary layer is sterile and non adherent
true
what are some examples of primary layers
telfa, hyrogel, ca alginate and curasalt
what is the second layers fx
absorbent for exudate and provides support and padding
what are some cohesive bandaging tape used
vetrap, elastikon
what is the 3 layers fxn
secures previous layers, helps protect bandage from contamination
for a distal limb bandage it extends from where to where
just below the carpus or tarsus to below coronary band
what is a stent bandage
a bandage sutured over a wound or incision site
for a bandage application you pull the flexor tendons which way
medially
for a robert jones bandage how big should it be
2x the size of the limb