Bandages

Question 1

Why do we place bandages?

Answer 1

Protection
Support 
Immobilization 
Control hemorrhage
Prevent weight bearing
Debridement 
Discourage licking/grooming

Question 2

How do we wrap a bandage and why?

Answer 2

Distal to proximal to prevent edema

Question 3

Home Care

Answer 3

Change immediately if becomes wet or soiled
Date of application/removal/change
Assess toes twice daily for swelling, sweating, pain

Question 4

Primary layer

Answer 4

Comes in contact with wound or skin

Question 5

Primary bandage types

Answer 5

Non-adherent=holds ointment, allows for
drainage
Adherent=debridement, wet-to-dry

Question 6

Primary non-adherent brand name

Answer 6

Telfa

Question 7

Secondary layer

Answer 7

Absorbs drainage and support

Question 8

Secondary components

Answer 8

Cast padding or rolled cotton

Kling gauze– holds in place

Question 9

Tertiary layer

Answer 9

Outer layer
Holds in place
Offers protection
(Zonas tape, elastic bandage, vet wrap/elastikon)

Question 10

Robert Jones

Answer 10

Most common
Provides support, immobilizes fx, reduce post-op swelling
Support fx, post-op stifle sx

Question 11

Robert Jones application

Answer 11

Tape stirrups, +/- telfa, rolled cotton, kling (flp stirrups up), elastikon, +/- zonas tape

Question 12

Modified Robert Jones

Answer 12

Only difference is secondary layer – cast padding instead of rolled cotton

Question 13

Head bandage

Answer 13

Prevents reformation of aural hematoma
Gauze
Stockinette (4x4)
Elastic tape

Question 14

Velpeau sling

Answer 14

Prevents weight bearing on forelimb

Immobilizes a shoulder luxation or scapular fx

Question 15

Ehmer sling

Answer 15

Prevents weight bearing on hindlimb

After a coxofemoral luxation