DEFINITION:
Bandaging is the process of covering a wound or
an injured part.
USES:
Bandages are used for following purposes:
To prevent contamination of wound by holding
dressings in position.
To provide support to the part that is injured,
sprained or dislocated joint.
To provide rest to the part that is injured.
To prevent & control hemorrhage.
TYPES OF BANDAGES:
Triangular Bandage.
Roller Bandage.
Special Bandage. E.g. T- bandage.
Cotton
Cotton gauze
Jute
Wool
Special materials like crape bandage,
elastic bandage.
PARTS TRIANGULARLAR OF
BANDAGE
POINT
END
(BASE)
END
SIZES OF BANDAGE:
The size of the bandage varies according to
the part it is supposed to bandage
Part To be Bandaged
Width(Cm)
Length (Mts)
Head
Trunk
Leg
Arm
Fingers
Hand
Wrist
5
10 to 15
6 to 8
5 to 6
2.5
5
5
4 to 6
6 to 8
4
3 to 4
2
3
3
Simple spiral
Reverse spiral
Figure of eight.
Spica
1. Simple Spiral :
This type of bandage is used for uniform
thickness part i.e. wrist or finger. Each turn
of the bandage overlaps the previous turn.
2.Reverse Spiral:
This bandage is used for the parts where
the thickness varies e.g. legs & forearms.
It is applied in the same way as the
general spiral bandage, but each turn is
reversed as necessary to prevent gaping &
to make the bandage smooth.
3.Figure of Eight:
This bandage is used for elbow & knee
joints. This bandage is made by forming
two loops or oblique turns over a joint.
The turns alternately ascend & descend
to cover the part.
4.Spica:
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.
5.Special Bandages:
A). Many Tail Bandage:
This bandage is usually used for abdominal wounds & chest injuries. It
is prepared from a number of strips or tails of flannel or cotton
material. It is 4 to 6 inches wide & has sufficient length to cover the
affected part.
Triangular
bandages
REEF KNOT
Head Top
Fold the base at least 2-3
Place folded base aligned with eyebrows
Pull back and cross-over at the back, tucking apex
beneath
Pull both ends in front/secure with a square knot at the
center of the folded base/tuck ends
Pull down apex (tuck sides neatly)
Tuck apex neatly at cross-over area
Chest Bandage
Apex at the shoulder of injured part
Pull back folded base and secure with square
knot at the center indention of the back.
Knot/tie longer end with apex
cravat bandage
A bandage made by bringing the
point of a triangular bandage to the
middle of the base and then folding
lengthwise to the desired width.
SLINGS
Definition:Slings are used to provide support and
protection for injured arms, wrists and
hands or for immobilising an upperlimb
when there are arm or chest injuries.
1: Arm sling
Support of forearm
Forming sling
Improvised sling
Improvised sling
SPLINTS
A splint is a rigid appliance, usually made of wood or
metal, which is tied to a fractured limb to support it
and prevent movement from taking place at the site
of fracture.
Using a Splint:-
Side bars
Distal -W
Care of the Splints by the Nurse1. Padding- The splint should ,be well padded
at the bony prominences and at the injury
sites.
2. Bandage- This should be tied with optimum
pressure.
3. Exercises -Active exercises of the joints
and muscles should be permitted within
the splints.
4. Checking -Daily checking and adjustments
of the splints are recommended.
5. Neurovascular status- Distal neurovascular
status should be assessed daily.