Bandaging Flashcards
How much should bandage material overlap?
~50%
What joints need to be i immobilized when bandaging an injury to the hock?
The stifle, hock, and tarsus.
When are casts & splints used primarily?
For fractures below the elbow or stifle.
What kind of support do fractures & luxations require?
Rigid support.
How often should bandages & slings be rechecked/changed?
q 2-3 days
T/F: A modified Robert-Jones bandage would be indicated for a distal radius fracture.
False. This type of bandage only provides minimal immobilzation & support. It is suitable for soft tissue wounds.
What type of bandage is pictured below?
Spica Splint
What type of bandage is pictured below and what injuries is it indicated for?
Velpeau bandage; Indicated for injuries to the shoulder.
“Velpeau for the Elbow”
The Ehmer sling does what to the pelvic limb?
Abduction of the femur & internal rotation of the coxofemoral joint.
What are two contraindications for placing a full leg cast?
- Placement over a soft tissue wound
- Placement over swollen tissue
What is polyhexamethylene biguanide?
Broad spectrum antiseptic used in primary dry-to-dry dressings.
These primary adherent dressings aid in wound debridement and are indicated for highly exudative wounds. What type of dressing is this?
Dry-to-Dry
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?
Wet-to-Dry
What is bacterial strike through?
When a bandage soaks through, allowing bacteria to move in and out of the bandage.
What is the purpose of non-adherent bandages?
To protect granulation tissue & migrating epithelium
