December bandaging

Question 1

3 reasons for bandaging/layers

Answer 1

keep the area clean and stop bleeding
prevent self mutilation
hold other dressing in place

Question 2

rules for bandaging

Answer 2

not too tight
must limit movement of body part to reduce pain
don’t get bandage wet
don’t overexercise animal

Question 3

first layer of a bandage

Answer 3

primary layer - the dressing layer has medicated dressing to treat the wound (honey or gels)

Question 4

second layer of bandage

Answer 4

secondary layer - the padding layer is usually made of cotton wool. provides padding and absorbs moisture from the wound.

Question 5

third layer of bandage

Answer 5

tertiary layer - made of vet wrap or eleastoplast, holds other layers in place

Question 6

properties of vet wrap

Answer 6

water resistant
breathable
doesn’t stick to fur/sticks to itself
stretchy
reusable

Question 7

splints

Answer 7

for fractured bones and areas that require full support.
limit and disable movement in the area, to prevent further injury
can be made of rolled up newspaper in an emergency

Question 8

support bandages

Answer 8

used for horses tendons

Question 9

casts

Answer 9

*made from plaster of paris
*used to stabilise fracture and aid bone healing
*should be rigid, durable and easy to apply
*good cast should fit well, not constrict and be light.
*casts must be lined with inner soft padding to prevent irritation

Question 10

how to bandage fractures

Answer 10

1. always include joint above and below fracture site when applying splint to limit movement
2. Always treat fracture patients for shock

Question 11

Robert jones bandage

Answer 11

a heavily padded bandage used to stabilise fracture before treatment in first aid.
It is made with 3 heavy layers of cotton wool