F- ELASTIC BAND APPLICATION Flashcards
T OR F: “bandage” is a dressing which is used directly on a wound
F: although it is often meant as a dressing, it is technically only used to SUPPORT a dressing and it is not directly on a wound.
a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as dressing or splint, or in its own to provide support to the body; it can also be used to restrict a part of the body.
BANDAGE
is the process of covering a wound or injured part.
BANDAGING
what are some uses of BANDAGING:
- to prevent contamination of wound by holding dressing in position.
- to provide support to the part that is injured, dislocated joint.
- to provide rest to the part that is injured.
- to prevent and control hemorrhage.
- to restrict movement/ immobilize fracture or dislocation.
- to correct deformity.
- to maintain pressure e.g. elastic bandages applied to the improve venous return.
GIVE FOUR OF THE TYPES OF BANDAGE
- simple elastic bandage
- light support bandages
- compression bandage
- orthopedic bandage
this type of bandage comes in various widths and lengths, using different types of materials
ROLLER BANDAGES
This type of bandage is elastic, and gauze-like
SELF-ADHERING, CONFORMING BANDAGES
this type of bandage is non elastic and it is cotton
GAUZE ROLLERS
This type of bandage provides compression
ELASTIC ROLLER BANDAGE (ERB)
these types of bandages are used in slings and cravats
TRIANGULAR BANDAGES
what are the two parts of a roller bandage?
- head
- free end or tail
what are the parameters affecting pressure
- winding tension
- number of wraps
- width of bandage
- time elapse after bandaging
- curvature of the limb
- bandage characteristics
- external conditions
give the four bandaging techniques:
- simple spiral
- reverse spiral
- figure of eight
- spica
This type of bandage is used for uniform thickness part i.e. wrist or finger. Each turn of the bandage overlaps the previous turn.
SIMPLE SPIRAL
This bandage is used for the parts where thickness varies e.g. legs and forearms.
Reverse spiral
Additional: It is applied in the same way as the general spiral bandage, but each turn is reversed as necessary to prevent gaping and to make the bandage smooth.
This bandage is used for elbow, knee and ankle joints. This
bandage is made by forming two loops or oblique turns over a
joint. The turns alternately ascend and descend to cover the
part.
Figure of Eight
• It is a form of the figure of eight bandage. The turn is larger than the other. It is used for joints at right angles to the body, e.g. the shoulder, groin, thumb.
Spica
give the type of bandaging for each body part
- groin, shoulder
- hands and fingers
- forearms and legs
- elbows and knees
- spica
- simple spiral
- reverse spiral
- figure of eight
this type is done to prevent external rotation
SHOULDER SPICA
- USES 6-INCH WRAP (DOUBLE LENGTH)
when doing a shoulder spica, what position should the client assume?
standing in “tea pot” position
what can the client do so that the bandaging wont be too tight in a shoulder spica?
flex bicep muscle and take a deep breath
give a few general principles of bandaging
- select a bandage of proper size and suitable material
- put patient in a comfortable position
- support injured area while bandaging
- if a joint is involved, flex it slightly
which part of the body is it okay to not face the patient when bandaging?
HEAD
which hand should hold the roll of bandage when applying on the left side?
RIGHT HAND
what can be placed to the part to be bandaged so that bandage does not slip or cause cutting into the skin underneath
Put some cotton wool
what are the three steps in applying a roller bandage?
- fixing
- rolling
- securing
in what ways can you check the circulation after bandaging?
- pressing the nail
- checking the pulse
- tingling, coldness, inability to move fingers
what type of knot is used when tying a bandage?
REEF KNOT
- this should not cause discomfort
- tuck loose ends of bandage out of sight
what can you substitute if roller bandages are not available?
COTTON CLOTH
these are first aid device, due to ease and speed of application. it is primarily used for arm slings
Triangle and Cravat Bandages
- Can be used as a cold compress for padding when they are
made into pad.
• When folded up it can be used to provide support or pressure.
• When unfolded they can be used as support sling or cover bandage.
TRIANGULAR BANDAGES
what are the parts of a triangular bandage?
two ends
base
point
with correct knowledge and technique it is possible to heal how many percent of wound?
90%
what can be the outcome of improper and widely varying pressure applied by an inexperienced doctor or nurse?
amputation of extremity
_________ is extremely important for effective treatment
CORRECT PRESSURE PROFILING
T OR F: use materials that could cling to, shred on, disintegrate over a wound as a dressing
FALSE: never use.
T OR F: a bandage holds a dressing in place and it touches the wound
FALSE. IT DOES NOT TOUCH THE WOUND
T OR F: bandages should not be too tight or too loose
TRUE
