Bandaging

Question 1

If a bandage is not placed in a uniform manner, what problems may we encounter?

Answer 1

Abraisons,
bandage “bow”,
trauma to flexor tendons

Question 2

When applying bandages, it’s important to remember to fully span the wound to minimize edema formation at the margin and pull the flexor tendons medially. Why is this important?

Answer 2

Minimizes the risk of tendinitis,

protects tendons

Question 3

How might we manage a horse with a subsolar abscess presenting acutely with a grade 5 lameness?

Answer 3

FOOT bandage

place hyperosmotic gel on foot,

can use a diaper, then cover it with duct tape (pre-made as a square).

Question 4

The primary layer of a bandage is secured with ________; whereas the secondary is secured with ______, and the tertiary, ______.

Answer 4

conforming roll gauze (kling);

conforming (brown) gauze;

Elastikon (seals it!)

Question 5

What are the landmarks for placing a distal limb bandage?

Answer 5

extends from just below carpus/tarsus—>below coronary band

Question 6

What type of bandage would we use for
large wounds,
swelling/cellulitis,
and coaptation for temporary fracture stabilization ?

Answer 6

Full limb / “stack” bandage

Question 7

What type of bandage extends from below the coronary band —> proximal to carpus/tarsus?

Answer 7

Stack Bandage!

after placing secondary layer, “stack” another cotton above,
covering the proximal aspect of the 1st cotton

Question 8

What are the key features of a Robert Jones bandage?

Answer 8

Preserves blood supply and supports fracture;
layers & layers of cotton required (size should be ~2x size of limb);
​can incorporate a splint to add rigidity;
heavy & expensive

Question 9

What type of splint would be a good option for phalangeal fracture?

Answer 9

Kimzey

Question 10

How would we stabilize a radial fracture in the equine patient?

Answer 10

Robert Jones Bandage,

Palmar splint from heels to elbow,

Lateral splint from hoof to withers

second splint helps prevent limb from abducting

Question 11

When we see olecranon fractures, we lose function of the triceps and cannot maintain limb in extension. How should we stabilize these cases?

Answer 11

Stack bandage + palmar splint
{splint extends from heels to top of elbow}