Chapter 8 Bandaging and Taping.ppt

Chapter 8: Bandaging and Taping Bandaging Contributes to recovery of injuries Must be firmly applied while still allowing circulation When applied incorrectly may cause Discomfort Wound contamination Prolonged healing Bandaging Materials Gauze Sterile pads for wounds Roller bandages to hold dressings in place Padding to prevent blisters Cotton cloth Ankle wraps Triangular bandages Elastic bandages Extensible and very useful with sports Active bandages allowing for movement Provide support and compression for wound healing Cohesive elastic bandage Two-layer, self adhering bandage Exerts constant and even pressure Elastic Bandages Gauze, cotton cloth, or elastic wrapping Length and width vary and are used according to body part and size Length: 6 or 10 yards Widths: 2, 3, 4, or 6 inches Should be stored rolled Should be free from wrinkles, seams, and imperfections that could cause irritation Elastic Bandage Application Hold bandage in preferred hand Loose end should extend from bottom of roll Back surface of loose end should lay directly on skin surface Pressure and tension should be standardized Anchors are created by overlapping wrap Start anchor at smallest circumference of limb Elastic Bandage Application Body part should be wrapped in position of maximum contraction Each turn should overlap by half to prevent separation More turns with moderate tension Fewer turns with maximum tension Circulation should be monitored Elastic bandages may be used to provide support for a variety scenarios: Ankle and foot spica Spiral bandage (spica) Groin support Shoulder spica Elbow figure-eight Gauze hand and wrist figure-eight Cloth ankle wrap Triangle Bandages First aid device Application is easy and fast Primarily used for slings Cervical arm sling Shoulder arm sling Sling and swathe Cervical Arm Sling Provides support for forearm, wrist, and hand injuries Bandage placed around neck and under bent arm to be supported Shoulder Arm Sling Utilized following injury t