Rules Of Applying Bandage

Rules Of Applying Bandage. A piece of cloth used to cover a wound. A bandage can be made of gauze, cloth, or other materials. It is usually held in place with adhesive tape or a bandage wrap. A piece of cloth used to support a limb or joint. This type of bandage is often made of elastic material and can be used to help reduce swelling or pain.

Rules Of Applying Bandage

Here are the rules of applying a bandage:

1. Prepare the wound. Clean the wound with soap and water, or an antiseptic wipe. If the wound is bleeding heavily, apply pressure with a clean cloth until the bleeding stops.
2. Apply a dressing. A dressing is a piece of sterile gauze or cloth that covers the wound. Make sure the dressing is large enough to cover the entire wound and extend beyond the edges by at least 1 inch.
3. Apply the bandage. Start by wrapping the bandage around the limb, working from the inside to the outside. Use spiral turns, overlapping each layer by about half. Secure the end of the bandage with a knot, safety pin, or tape.
4. Check the circulation. After you have applied the bandage, check the circulation in the limb below the bandage. Press on a finger or toe until it turns pale. If the color does not return after 2 seconds, the bandage is too tight and you will need to loosen it.
5. Elevate the limb. If the limb is swollen, elevate it above the heart to help reduce swelling.

Here are some additional tips for applying a bandage:

• Use the right size bandage. The width of the bandage should be about the same as the limb you are bandaging.
• Apply the bandage firmly, but not too tightly. A bandage that is too tight can restrict circulation.
• Leave the ends of the fingers and toes exposed so you can check the circulation.
• Secure the end of the bandage with a knot, safety pin, or tape.
• Change the bandage as needed. If the bandage becomes wet or dirty, change it immediately.

Here are some of the golden rules of bandaging:

• Start at the distal end and work your way proximally. This means starting at the end of the limb and working your way towards the body. This will help to prevent the bandage from slipping.
• Overlap each layer by about half. This will help to secure the bandage and prevent it from unraveling.
• Apply the bandage firmly, but not too tightly. A bandage that is too tight can restrict circulation.
• Secure the end of the bandage with a knot, safety pin, or tape. This will help to keep the bandage in place.
• Check the circulation regularly. Make sure that the fingers or toes below the bandage are still pink and warm. If the color is pale or the fingers or toes are cold, loosen the bandage.

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