Main Content Show A compression wrap is used to prevent swelling, which can help your ankle feel better. It does not support the ankle or prevent it from moving, so it does not protect it except by reminding you to be careful of your ankle. Instructions
Current as of: July 1, 2021 Author: Healthwise Staff Include ImagesLarge Print The key points when applying a bandage are: There are 3 types of roller bandage:
To apply a roller bandage:
When applying bandages to elbows and knees to hold dressings in place or support sprains or strains, flex the joint slightly, apply the bandage in a figure of 8, and extend the bandage quite far on each side of the joint. When applying bandages on hands to hold dressings in place or support sprains and strains, work from the inside of the wrist using diagonal turns across the back of the hand to the end of the little finger, leaving the thumb free. Tubular bandagesTubular bandages are used to hold dressings on fingers or toes, or support injured joints. They're made of seamless fabric tube. You can get elasticated ones to place over joints such as the ankle. Ones made of tubular gauze can be placed over fingers or toes, but do not provide any pressure to stop bleeding. Before placing a tubular bandage over an injury, you may need to cut it to a smaller size. Triangular bandagesTriangular bandages can be used as large dressings, as slings to support a limb, or to secure a dressing in place. If you're using a triangular bandage as a sling on an arm, you use it opened out. You should:
If you're using a triangular bandage to support a lower limb or large dressing, fold it in half horizontally so the point of the triangle touches the middle of the long edge. Then fold it in half again in the same direction to make a broad strip. Further information
Page last reviewed: 4 May 2020 Which is correct when applying elastic bandages?To wrap an elastic bandage around an injured body part: Place one end of the bandage below the injured body part. Wrap up and around the body part, overlapping at least half of the bandage with each loop. For example, for a knee injury you would start below the knee and then wrap the bandage around and above the knee.
What is a figure of eight bandage?Definition of figure-of-eight bandage
: a bandage in which the successive turns cross each other as in the figure eight.
Where should you start a figure eight wrap when applying it for an ankle injury?Start by wrapping the tape twice around the ball of your foot below the toes. Work your way up by wrapping the bandage several times around your foot and ankle in a figure-eight pattern. Keep the bandage taut. Finish by wrapping the bandage twice around your lower leg, a couple of inches above your ankle.
What techniques are used for bandaging?apply the bandage firmly, but not tightly, and secure the end by folding it over and tying a knot in the end. You can also use a safety pin, tape or a bandage clip. as soon as the bandage is on, ask if it feels too tight and check the circulation by pressing on a fingernail or a piece of skin until it turns pale.
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