Bandaging Flashcards

1
Q

How much should bandage material overlap?

A

~50%

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2
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What joints need to be i immobilized when bandaging an injury to the hock?

A

The stifle, hock, and tarsus.

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3
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When are casts & splints used primarily?

A

For fractures below the elbow or stifle.

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4
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What kind of support do fractures & luxations require?

A

Rigid support.

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5
Q

How often should bandages & slings be rechecked/changed?

A

q 2-3 days

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6
Q

T/F: A modified Robert-Jones bandage would be indicated for a distal radius fracture.

A

False. This type of bandage only provides minimal immobilzation & support. It is suitable for soft tissue wounds.

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7
Q

What type of bandage is pictured below?

A

Spica Splint

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8
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What type of bandage is pictured below and what injuries is it indicated for?

A

Velpeau bandage; Indicated for injuries to the shoulder.

“Velpeau for the Elbow”

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9
Q

The Ehmer sling does what to the pelvic limb?

A

Abduction of the femur & internal rotation of the coxofemoral joint.

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10
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What are two contraindications for placing a full leg cast?

A
  1. Placement over a soft tissue wound
  2. Placement over swollen tissue
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11
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What is polyhexamethylene biguanide?

A

Broad spectrum antiseptic used in primary dry-to-dry dressings.

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12
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These primary adherent dressings aid in wound debridement and are indicated for highly exudative wounds. What type of dressing is this?

A

Dry-to-Dry

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13
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This type of adherent, primary dressing is indicated for wounds containing necrotic tissue and/or foreign bodies and funciton to liquefy viscous exudate. What type of dressing is this?

A

Wet-to-Dry

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14
Q

What is bacterial strike through?

A

When a bandage soaks through, allowing bacteria to move in and out of the bandage.

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15
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What is the purpose of non-adherent bandages?

A

To protect granulation tissue & migrating epithelium

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16
Q

What is PSIS?

A

Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa

A type of biological dressing.