Risk - Bandage, Dressing, Splint

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Exam 2

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basic purpose of dressings and bandages

control bleeding

prevent further contamination and injury

keep wound dry

immobilize

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wound care

control bleeding

clean wound

antibacterial

apply dressing and secure with bandages

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dressings: directly on wound site

sterile/aseptic covering placed directly over wound

larger than wound

held in place with a bandage 

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bandages: hold dressings in place

creates pressure to control bleeding

keeps edges of would closed

secures a splint to injury site

prevents support to an injury

prevents or reduces swelling

refer to signs if a too tightly wrapped bandage