bandaging tech equine

Question 1

what are the 3 types of bangages commonly used in equine practice?

Answer 1

• simple bandage
• figure 8 bandage
• robert jones bandage

Question 2

what are the components of a simple equine bandage?

Answer 2

• Protective material (softban) - to hold dressings in place
• 1 layer of light Padding (cotton wool/Gamgee)
• Conforming (elasticated bandage e.g. knitfirm)
• Outer layer (vetwrap)

Question 3

where is a figure of 8 bandage typically applied? why?

Answer 3

over joints - eg carpus and tarsus
prevention of pressure sores

Question 4

what is the purpose of a robert jones bandage?

Answer 4

support:
transport support to get to surgical facility
hairline fractures

Question 5

what are the 5 layers of equine bandaging?

Answer 5

• Protective material (softban)
• Padding (cotton wool/Gamgee)
• Conforming (elasticated bandage e.g. knitfirm)
  (the padding and conforming layer act as one layer in a robert jones provide the compression and support)
• Outer layer (vetwrap)
• Finishing (Elastoplast, duct tape, splints?)

Question 6

how should an equine robert jones bandage feel?

Answer 6

hard with no compression possible

Question 7

what type of splint is used in cases where there is a tendon lacerationor P2 fracture?

Answer 7

kimsey splint/ monkey splint

Question 8

what materials can be used for splints in equines?

Answer 8

drainpipe, wood plants

Question 9

when is a splint applied in equines?

Answer 9

where there are unstabilities, eg:
fractures or tendon injuries

Question 10

where do you split the limb when splinting in equines?

Answer 10

Question 11

what is the minimum amount of padding/conforming layers of a robert jones bandage?

Answer 11

3 padding and conforming layers minimun (the padding and conforming layers act as one)