Bandage Types and Indications

Question 1

Three robert jones indications

Answer 1

1. Immobilization of fractures of distal limbs
2. Hemorrhage control
3. Edema control

Question 2

Three indications of for modified robert jones bandage

Answer 2

1. Immobilization w splint
2. Wound protection
3. Post op

Question 3

Four indications for a chest/ abdominal bandage

Answer 3

1. Wounds
2. Chest tubes
3. Rib fractures
4. Increase intrabdominal pressure incase of hemorrhage <4 hrs

Question 4

Name four types of small animal slings

Answer 4

1. Velpeau (Forelimb)
2. Ehmer (hindlimb)
3. 90 90 flexion (hindlimb)
4. Carpal flexion

Question 5

Ehmer sling indication

Answer 5

Immobilize and prevent weight bearing for a craniodorsal hip luxation

Question 6

Velpaeu sling indication

Answer 6

Immobilize and prevent weight bearing for shoulder luxation or scapula fracture

Question 7

90 90 flexion sling indication

Answer 7

Prevent weight bearing and contracture for femur fractures

Question 8

Carpal flexion sling indication

Answer 8

Prevent weight bearing of carpus

Question 9

Frist primary survey step: Level of consciousness

Answer 9

A: Alert and oriented
V: Voice + Vision (depressed)
P: Pain only
U: Unresponsive

Question 10

Things to look for during ABC (second step of primary survey)

Answer 10

A: Airway (patent)
B: Breathing (rate + effort)
C: Cardiovascular: HR, pulse rate, MM, CRT