Bandaging 1 Flashcards
What is the purpose of ‘leg wraps’?
Protection of the distal limb e.g. angina’s impact or pressure during travel in a horsebox.
Support of the distal limb e.g. when there is a risk of overloading due to injury of another limb, or during exercise.
Prevention of oedema in the distal limb e.g. during box rest.
Warmth e.g. to maintain body temperature in an ill horse.
What is a standard stable bandage applied for?
Support or protection in the stable, or reduction of oedema during box rest.
Where should a standard stable bandage extend from and to?
Extend from coronary band to the proximal metatarus/metacarpus.
What structure should a standard stable bandage not cover and why?
It should not cover the carpus or tarsus as this would restrict movement and result in wrinkling of the bandage.
Where does a horse in good health require a stable bandage?
Terminated just belo the fetlock (metatarsal/carpophalangeal joint) at the pastern
How does the stable bandage of a horse that is unwell/lying down more than usual differ from a healthy horse?
May need more bandage, which including the coronary band, to protect this from bruising.
How often should a standard stable bandage be replaced and why?
At least daily to ensure they remain clean and comfortable.
Allow monitoring of circulation.
If it becomes soiled or wet, it needs to be replaced more frequently.
What is a travel bandage?
A variation on the stable bandage
What is the purpose of a travel bandage?
Protect the limb from impact during travel in a horsebox or trailer
How long does a travel bandage stay on and what does this mean when bandaging?
It is not required to remain on for as long as a stable bandage, so more extensive coverage is permissible to give protection to the carpus and tarsus
Where does a travel bandage extend to and from?
Extends to include the coronary band to the tarsus/carpus.
With the padding extending up over the joint but the bandage itself remaining below.
What is the purpose of an exercise bandage?
Provides support to the horse’s tendons while exercising.
Where should an exercise bandage extend to and from?
Extend from just proximal to the fetlock (metacarpo/metatarsophalangeal) joint to the proximal metacarpus/tarsus.
What should an exercise bandage not include?
Fetlock or pasrern
How long does an exercise bandage remain on for?
Only in place during the activity in question and must be removed following that activity.
What are safety features you must remember while bandaging horses legs?
Wear a hard hat.
Ensure horse is restrained properly.
Wear appropriate sturdy footwear.
Have everything ready at hand before you start.
Handle the horse calmly, gently and slowly but confidently.
Introduce yourself to the horse before touching feet.
Crouch down rather than kneel or sit.
Describe the material of stand bandages.
Thick, soft and usually made from fleece or similar.
They are designed to be washed and reused many times.
Describe the material of exercise bandages.
Elasticated and stretchy compared to the stable bandage. They provide increased support compared to stable bandages but also increase pressure. They are designed to be washed and reused many times.
Describe the gamgee.
Cotton wool sandwiched between layers of gauze. Effective padding material. Can be cut to size. Not to be washed and reused.
Describe foam padding.
A foam inner sandwiched between cotton coverings. Stitched or unstitched.
Usually can be washed and reused several times.
How should you position yourself when applying a bandage to a horses legs?
Crouch (not keel or sit) on the lateral aspect
Why should you place the padding initially a little higher than you want it?
So you can slide it down into place and keep all the hairs flat.
Where should the overlapping edge of the padding be and which way should it face?
It should be on the lateral side of the limb, with the end facing caudally.
How should you roll the bandage?
With the roll of the bandage on top of the free end
