LA Ortho - EQ Bandaging

Question 1

Indications for bandages in EQ

Answer 1

Protect wounds
Prevent/reduce swelling
Protect limbs during transport
Arrest hemorrhage

Question 2

Basics for application

Answer 2

Areas should be properly prepared before application
Bandage material should be applied smoothly & with appropriate tension
Owner instruction for care & signs of failure is important

Question 3

Layers of a bandage

Answer 3

Dressing wound w desired medication
4.5-6” conform gauze in figure8 patterns
Vetrap in figure8 pattern
Bottom duct tape layer
Secure & reinforce tabs & bearing edge w elastikon

Question 4

Removing bandage

Answer 4

Cut with scissors between heels

Question 5

Problem w vetrap

Answer 5

Vetrap is extremely stretchy and can cause a tourniquet effect if its overly stretched
≤50% stretch, should have texture in rap still

Question 6

Should vetrap contact skin

Answer 6

No, leave a tap of conform showing at the top to ensure there’s no slippage

Question 7

Elastikon

Answer 7

Has a red line splitting the wrap, use the line to distribute evenly as you’re wrapping the foot. 50% on each side

Question 8

Lower limb bandage

Answer 8

Standing bandage foundation
Conform to limb - roll tendons medially
Secure w knit track bandage

Question 9

Direction of lower limb bandaging

Answer 9

Work distal to proximal
Overlap by 50%
Leave proximal and distal buffers