INTRODUCTION TO BANDAGING TECHNIQUES

UPPER EXTREMITIES BANDAGES

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DRESSINGS

PURPOSE OF DRESSINGS- Control bleeding- Prevent infection and

contamination- Absorb blood and fluid drainage- Protect the wound from further

injury

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DRESSINGS

TYPES OF DRESSINGSGAUZE PADSpackages of various sizes, sterileADHESIVE STRIPSA combination of both sterile dressing and a bandageTRAUMA DRESSINGSMade of large, thick, absorbent, sterile

material

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BANDAGES

PURPOSE OF BANDAGES- Hold a dressing in place- Apply direct pressure over a

dressing- Prevent or reduce swelling- Provide stability for an extremity- Extend (e.g. broken bones)

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BANDAGES

TYPES OF BANDAGES

ROLLER BANDAGESDiffer in sizes, material (cotton, gauze),Elasticity (non/elastic roller bandage)

TRIANGULAR BANDAGESConsist of base, point andends

ADHESIVE TAPEOften use to secure bandages in place, different types (paper, dermatologic etc.)

ADHESIVE STRIPSUsed for small cuts, combination of a dressing and a bandage

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BANDAGES

COMMONLY USED MATERIAL- gauze- cotton- splints- casts

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DRESSING/BANDAGE APPLICATION

- Communication with a patient - Getting things ready - Washing hands - Comfortable position (patient/nurse)- GLOVES !- Keep sterility if necessary/do not touch the

wound- Wound cleaning- Dressing application- Bandaging

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BANDAGES

SIGNS THAT THE BANDAGE IS TOO TIGHT

- Blue tinge to the fingernail/toenail- Blue or pale skin colour- Tingling or loss of sensation- Coldness of the extremity- Inability to move the fingers/toes

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REPETITION

1. Name 3 types of dressings?2. What is the purpose of bandages?3. Could you describe wound

dressing application?4. What do you need to watch for in

a tied up extremity?

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

Bc. Marie Bártová

E-mail: bartofka@email.czConsultations: Monday 15.15 – 16.00