7. Objective
After this class student can:
Definition bandage.
Type of bandage.
Choice the right size and type of bandage
according to the place.
List the purpose of bandaging
List the principle of bandaging.
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9. Basic knowledge
Anatomy of skeletal system.
Medical hand washing
Techniques of bandaging.
Communications skill.
10. Definition
Bandage is a strip of cloth or material
used to cover a wound, hold a dressing in
place, immobilise an injured part (sprain)
or apply pressure.
13. Size bandage
2.5 cm x 5.5 m : finger / head
5.0 cm x 5.5 m : hand
7.5 cm x 5.5 m : hand
10 cm x : hand/leg
15 cm x : leg
14. Purpose of bandages
To apply pressure to prevent/control
hemorrhage
To prevent or reduce swelling
To prevent contamination of wound by holding
dressing in position
To mold a stump for preparation of prosthesis
To secures a splint to an injured part of the
body
- Provide stability for an extremity
- Support and reduce pain (e.g. broken bones)
15. Types of bandaging
Simple spiral
Reverse spiral
Figure of eight
Stump
Arm sling
16. Principle of bandaging
Choice the appropriate size.
Sit opposite with patient.
Use the dominan hand to hold the bandage.
Hold the expose part.
Start the bandaging with 2 circular.
Start the bandaging with distal to proksimal.
Cover 2/3 and exposed 1/3 of layer or cover ½ and exposed ½ layer
Do the bandaging not to tight and not to loose.
Start the bandaging with the outer layer touch the skin.
Start the bandage from inner to ourter part.
Exposed the extremities
End the bandaging with 2 layer and secure with plaster.
