Bandages Flashcards

1
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adhesive examples (2)

A
  • elastikon

- elastoplast

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2
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function of tertiary layer

A
  • compression/tension
  • protects from contamination
  • rigidity

NOT to be used on skin

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3
Q

stent bandage

A

tie over

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4
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splints for tarsus and tibia

A

extended lateral

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5
Q

plantar splint is needed for…

A

distal metatarsus and phalanges

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6
Q

velpaeu sling is for which limbs?

A

forelimbs non weight bearing

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7
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splints for mid metacarpus to distal radius

A

caudal AND lateral

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8
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finishing touch on a bandage

A

adhesive layer WITHOUT tension to keep dirt outq

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9
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lateral AND plantar splints are needed for…

A

mid/proximal metatarsus

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10
Q

ehmer sling is for which limbs

A

non weight bearing hindlimbs

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11
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splints for humerus, ulna, and neck of scapular

A

caudal

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12
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abdominal bandages (3)

A
  • tie over/stent
  • elastic bandage ($$$ is has to be replaced)
  • CM hernia belt

NOT nylon binder

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13
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splints for mid/proximal radius

A

EXTENDED lateral

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14
Q

extended lateral splints are need for….

A
  • tarsus and tibia

- mid/proximal radius

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15
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true or false: tertiary layer should NEVER contact skin

A

true

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16
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function of secondary layer

A
  • absorbs excess exudate
  • thick support/padding
  • limits ROM

secured with conforming gauze

17
Q

caudal AND lateral splints are needed for…

A

splints for mid metacarpus to distal radius

18
Q

temporary immobilization + compression (like prior to fracture repair)

-should be 2-3 times the size of the limb

A

robert jones bandage

19
Q

primary layer options for dry wounds (4)

A
  • hydrogel
  • hydrocolloid
  • silicone gel sheet
  • film
20
Q

primary layer for exudative wounds

A

calcium alginate

21
Q

cohesive examples (3)

A
  • **self adhesive
  • vet wrap
  • coflex
  • coban
22
Q

function of robert jones bandage

A

temporary immobilization + compression (like prior to fracture repair)

-should be 2-3 times the size of the limb

23
Q

option for sweat bandages

A
  • nitrofurazone (carcinogen)
  • DMSO
  • epsom salt
24
Q

function of standing wrap

A
  • support
  • protection
  • increases circulation to minimize stocking up
25
what type of bandage requires a releasing incision
carpal bandage; make over accessory carpal bone
26
this abdominal bandage should NOT be used because doesn't provide enough compression
nylon binder
27
antimicrobial dressings (3)
- polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) - silver dressings (good for chronic, pseudamons, staph aurues) - honey
28
hock bandage
figure 8 bandage WITH plantar strip of elastic adhesive tape
29
splint needed for distal metatarsus and phalanges
plantar surface
30
splints needed for distal metacarpus and phalanges
dorsal
31
what is silicone gel sheet good for?
as primary layer for dry wounds or wounds which are at risk for excess granulation
32
splints for mid/proximal metatarsus
lateral AND plantar
33
dorsal splint is needed for...
distal metacarpus and phalanges
34
what to remember with sweat bandages
must change daily to prevent skin scalding if making homemade ones with nitrofurazone wear gloves (carcinogen)