Introduction to Bandaging (PHT-3208)

Vocabulary practice cards covering definitions, types, and clinical signs related to the introduction to medical bandaging.

Bandage

A piece of materials use to support, protect, or compress a wound or injured part of the body, commonly used in first aid and medical care.

Common Bandage Sizes

Bandages are available in various sizes, most commonly $1.5-7.5\,cm$.

Classification of Bandage

The two primary categories are Triangular bandage and Circular/Roller bandage.

Circular bandage

A technique where the bandage is wrapped around the part with complete overlapping of the previous bandage turn.

Spiral bandage

A technique where the bandage ascends in a spiral manner so that each turn overlaps the proceeding one by $\frac{1}{2}$ or $\frac{2}{3}$ of the width; used for the wrist, finger, and trunk.

Figure of eight bandage

A technique used to immobilize or support joints like the ankle, knee, elbow, or wrist; it follows a pattern resembling the number $8$ and permits some movements.

Triangular bandage

A technique used to immobilize or support upper limb injuries, wrapped in a pattern resembling the triangle.

Head Bandage

A type of bandage used to cover, protect, or apply pressure to injuries on the head or scalp.

T-Bandage

A bandage shaped like the letter "T" chiefly used about the waist and perineum to hold dressings in place.

Many-tail bandage

A bandage prepared from a number of strips or tails of flannel or cotton materials used for abdominal wounds and chest injuries.

Indications for Bandaging

Includes preventing contamination, providing support (for sprains, strains, subluxation, or dislocations), providing rest, controlling haemorrhage, immobilizing fractures, correcting deformity, and maintaining pressure to improve venous return.

Cyanosis

One of the signs of obstructed circulation after bandaging, alongside coldness, tingling sensation, and inability to move the area.

Signs of Obstructed Circulation

Cyanosis, Coldness, Tingling sensation, Inability to move the bandaged area, and Inability to palpate pulse distal to the bandage location.