Bandaging (Physical Education and Health12-3)

What is a bandage?

A piece of material used to support a medical device (like a dressing or splint) or on its own to support or restrict movement.

What is the purpose of using a bandage with a dressing?

To hold the dressing in place over a wound.

Name two general pre-application procedures for bandaging.

Wash hands (wear gloves where necessary) and ensure the area is clean and dry; assist the victim to a comfortable position and support the body part to be bandaged.

How many circular turns should you start and end with when bandaging?

Two circular turns at the start and two at the end.

How far should the bandage extend above and below the wound area?

About 2 inches above and 2 inches below the affected area.

What should be observed to assess circulation during bandaging?

Pulse, surface temperature, skin color, and sensation of the wrapped part.

From which direction should bandaging typically start?

From the inner to the outer aspect and far to near end.

Where should you end a bandage, and where should you not end it?

End on the outer side of the body; do not end on the wound or at the back of the body.

Name the four types of bandages mentioned.

Triangular bandage, crepe bandage, gauze/cotton bandage, and adhesive bandage.

What is a triangular bandage used for?

To support and immobilize many parts of the body.

What is a crepe bandage?

A woven gauze bandage with the quality of stretching.

What is a gauze/cotton bandage used for?

To retain dressings and to apply pressure where needed.

What is an adhesive bandage used for?

To retain dressing and to apply pressure where needed.

What is the circular method of applying bandages?

Turns that anchor the bandage to the part, end/tip of the bandage applied to the part, encircling the part, and securing the end with tape, clips, or a safety pin over an uninjured area.

Describe the spiral method of bandaging.

Turns around a cylindrical part at about a 30-degree angle, beginning with two circular turns and overlapping each turn; finish with two circular turns.

Describe the spiral reverse spiral method.

For nonuniform limbs; begin with two circular turns, raise at a 30-degree angle, grip with the thumb, unroll 4–6 inches, fold the bandage down, and continue overlapping by two-thirds width, ending with two circular turns.

What is the figure of eight bandaging used for?

Applying and securing bandages around joints such as the elbow, ankle, or knee with a figure-eight pattern; ends with two circular turns.

How is head bandaging performed?

Vertical bandage carried forwards and backwards, locking with horizontal bandage, and finished with two circular turns.

How is a triangular bandage applied to the head?

Base of the bandage sits on the forehead, apex falls on the back of the neck; ends go behind the head, cross apex, then over the forehead and tie; tuck apex behind the crossed part or pin.

What is a triangular bandage sling and how is it formed?

A triangular bandage sling supports the arm; place the apex beyond the elbow, knot behind the neck in a hollow so it won’t slip, with the hand slightly higher than the elbow.

What should you do in eye injuries regarding touching or removing objects?

Do not touch the eye or contact lens, do not rub, and do not remove any penetrating object.

What are the eye injury bandaging steps?

Support the head, do not move the eye, place a sterile pad over the eye, bandage in place, and for penetrating injuries lie the casualty on their back and pad around the eye.

How is ear bandaging applied?

Lay the outer surface of the bandage against the forehead, wrap around the head away from the injured ear, continue until the whole head is covered, finish with a straight turn around the forehead and pin.

What is the purpose of jaw bandaging?

To stop bleeding, protect the wound, and immobilize a possible fractured jaw while allowing air and drainage.

What are the basic steps for jaw bandaging?

Place the bandage under the chin, bring ends upward, cross over the top of the head to meet at the temple, bring ends behind the head and tie; knot sits in the hollow at the neck or secure with a pin.

Describe the finger bandaging technique.

Use a roller bandage 1