bandaging techniques

Question 1

general purpose of bandages

Answer 1

support or stab a segment

restrict motion

control edema, swelling or jt effusion

Question 2

most common injuries that requires bandaging

Answer 2

acute cases - sprains or strains

Question 3

discuss muslin type

Answer 3

most common and used for acute cases

unbleached cotton

Question 4

other materials used in bandages

Answer 4

woven, elastic. porous cotton

rolled gauze

stockinette - losse cotton na tube

adhesive tape

Question 5

discuss triangular bandage

Answer 5

large cloth na triangle

temporary sling to support UE - does not have enough elasticity

first aid to UE injury - subluxations

Question 6

discuss cravat bandage

Answer 6

flat - can also be used as a sling but will not support UE and triangular sling

temporary and emergency only

Question 7

triangular vs cravat

Answer 7

triangular - suspend/hold UE in place; p shoulder reloc

cravat - used c triangular to add pressure on FA; DRU jt dislocaion

Question 8

discuss roller bandage

Answer 8

most preferred - elastic or non-elastic

maintain/protect dressing

provide pressure

maintain splint

supp jt

restrict motion

control edema

prevents further injury

Question 9

indications of circular bandage pattern

Answer 9

mild to mod swelling

Question 10

discuss process of circular bandage

Answer 10

bandage anchored c 2 circular turns at distal - series of overlapping circular turns - secure

overlap 50% of previous
prevent wrinkles and creases
not too tight to avoid occlusion

Question 11

indications of spiral bandage pattern

Answer 11

provides less occlusion than circular

massive swelling to faci return of fluid

covers larger areas

Question 12

discuss process of spiral bandage

Answer 12

wrap limb in spiral manner - overlap 1/3 of previous - keep tight enough but ensure circulation

entire UE swollen: divide arm in 2 - start at proximal - more pressure on distal

Question 13

indications of open spiral or oblique bandage pattern

Answer 13

hola gauze or dressing

minimally drain a swollen part

acute cases - fractures/open wounds

Question 14

process of open spiral or oblique bandage pattern

Answer 14

diagonal turns that do not overlap and have an open space in between each turn

distal to proximal

Question 15

indications of spiral reverse bandage pattern

Answer 15

painful swelling

drain excess fluid and respecting pain and inflammation

irregular surface such as in the elbow joint - reverse component

Question 16

process of spiral reverse bandage pattern

Answer 16

UE is affected, spiral technique on the FA → spiral reverse technique on elbow joint → spiral technique on arm

Question 17

indications of recurrent bandage pattern

Answer 17

circular body part such as the head

recently amputated part to shrink operated area

lengthwise layers applied to the anterior-posterior or dorsal-volar surfaces of a body part

Question 18

process of recurrent bandage pattern

Answer 18

dko alam pota

Question 19

indications of figure of 8 bandage pattern

Answer 19

foot and ankle, knee, shoulder, hand and wrist and elbow

distal jt - ankle most common

Question 20

process of figure of 8 bandage pattern

Answer 20

to keep the joint in neutral position - 50% overlap

start anchor at distal c 2 circular turns - figure 8 pataas - spiral sa leg na

Question 21

bandage size for hand and wrist

Answer 21

1-2 in

Question 22

bandage size for elbow

Answer 22

3-4 in if adult

2-3 in for children

Question 23

bandage size for knee

Answer 23

4 in if adult

3 in for children

Question 24

bandage size for hip

Answer 24

6 in if adult

4 in for children

Question 25

bandage size for foot and ankle

Answer 25

4 in

Question 26

discuss spica

Answer 26

pts with hip injury

figure of eight pattern

for transfemoral amputation or strained groin