Dressings and Bandages: Materials, Application, and Wrapping Techniques, Slides of Biology

Download Dressings and Bandages: Materials, Application, and Wrapping Techniques and more Slides Biology in PDF only on Docsity! Dressings and Bandages Docsity.com Dressings Dressings Sterile covering placed over wound or injured part Used to control bleeding, absorb blood and secretions, prevent infection and ease pain Dressings are held in place with tape or a bandage Docsity.com Bandages Types of materials – Roller gauze bandages Come in variety of widths Common ones are 1-, 2-, and 3-inch widths Used to hold dressings in place on almost any part of the body Docsity.com Bandages – Triangular bandages Used to secure dressings on head/scalp or as a sling At times used as covering for large body part such as hand, foot or shoulder – Elastic bandages Readily conform or mold to injured part Can be hazardous if applied too tightly or stretched during application because they can cut off or constrict circulation Used to provide support or stimulate circulation Docsity.com Applying Dressings Applying dressings Obtain correct size: should be large enough to extend at least 1 inch beyond edges of wound Prevent infection by avoiding contamination of dressing Open package taking care not to touch or handle sterile dressing with your fingers Docsity.com Methods of Wrapping Bandages Circular bandage – Frequently used to hold dressings on body parts such as arms, legs, chest or abdomen – Triangular bandage folded down to form strip of bandage or cravat – Strips of cloth or gauze bandage can also be used – Example – pressure bandage Docsity.com Methods of Wrapping Bandages Spiral wrap bandage – Used to hold dressings in place on arm or leg or used to provide support to a limb – Spiral wrap is started at bottom of limb and moves up in direction of blood flow to the heart – Spiral motion is used to encircle the limb and the bandage is overlapped about one-half its width on each turn – At top of limb or stopping point, end with one or two circular wraps around limb – Secure end with tape, pins or clips Docsity.com Methods of Wrapping Bandages Figure eight wrap – Used to hold bandages or provide support to joints such as ankle or wrist – Elastic bandage is used if support is provided – Anchor bandage on instep of foot – Make one or two circular turns around instep of foot Docsity.com