equine bandaging techniques

Question 1

What types of bandaging is most commonly used in equines

Answer 1

simple
figure of 8
Robert Jones

Question 2

What layers are used in an equine bandage?

Answer 2

Protective material (softban)
Padding (cotton wool/Gamgee)
Conforming (elasticated bandage e.g. knitfirm)
Outer layer (vetwrap)
Finishing (Elastoplast, duct tape, splints?)

Question 3

What is the function of a figure of 8 bandage

Answer 3

over joints to prevent pressure sores (carpus and tarsus)

Question 4

Describe the layers of a Robert Jones Bandage

Answer 4

Softban
3 x padding/conforming (conforming condenses padding layer to provide support)
Vetwrap
Finishing layers

Question 5

When would a splint be used in equines

Answer 5

unstable fractures
unstable tendon injuries

Question 6

What materials can be used as a splint in equines

Answer 6

Wood (require extra padding)
Drain pipes
Plaster
Some commercially available splints

Question 7

Describe the placement of a splint in region 1

Answer 7

alignment of dorsal cortices, splint placed dorsally (commercial splints)

Question 8

Describe the placement of a splint in region 2

Answer 8

splint placed laterally and caudally

Question 9

Describe the placement of a splint in region 3

Answer 9

splint placed laterally (and medially)

Question 10

Describe the placement of a splint in region 4

Answer 10

forelimb - stabilise carpus