Dressing And Bandage Flashcards
1
Q
What are bandages used for?
A
Supporting injury Keeping dressing in place Protecting winds or injury controlling bleeding and swelling keeps splints in position making a ring Padding a splint b4 use Supporting and filling natural hollows of the body
2
Q
What are some general rule for using a bandage
A
Not too tight not to Loose must be dry neaten loose ends turn loose ends keep tips for fingers and toes exposed to check circulation cover in tire dressing if use Bing a pressure bandage the knot should be on top supporting protruding objects
