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INTRODUCTION TO BANDAGING TECHNIQUES UPPER EXTREMITIES BANDAGES

INTRODUCTION TO BANDAGING TECHNIQUES UPPER EXTREMITIES BANDAGES. DRESSINGS. PURPOSE OF DRESSINGS Control bleeding Prevent infection and contamination Absorb blood and fluid drainage Protect the wound from further injury. DRESSINGS. TYPES OF DRESSINGS GAUZE PADS

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INTRODUCTION TO BANDAGING TECHNIQUES UPPER EXTREMITIES BANDAGES

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  1. INTRODUCTION TO BANDAGING TECHNIQUESUPPER EXTREMITIES BANDAGES

  2. DRESSINGS PURPOSE OF DRESSINGS • Control bleeding • Prevent infection and contamination • Absorb blood and fluid drainage • Protect the wound from further injury Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  3. DRESSINGS TYPES OF DRESSINGS GAUZE PADS packages of various sizes, sterile ADHESIVE STRIPS A combination of both sterile dressing and a bandage TRAUMA DRESSINGS Made of large, thick, absorbent, sterile material Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  4. BANDAGES PURPOSE OF BANDAGES • Hold a dressing in place • Apply direct pressure over a dressing • Prevent or reduce swelling • Provide stability for an extremity • Extend (e.g. broken bones) Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  5. TYPES OF BANDAGES ROLLER BANDAGES Differ in sizes, material (cotton, gauze), Elasticity (non/elastic roller bandage) TRIANGULAR BANDAGES Consist of base, point and ends ADHESIVE TAPE Often use to secure bandages in place, different types (paper, dermatologic etc.) ADHESIVE STRIPS Used for small cuts, combination of a dressing and a bandage BANDAGES Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  6. BANDAGES COMMONLY USED MATERIAL • gauze • cotton • splints • casts Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  7. DRESSING/BANDAGE APPLICATION • Communication with a patient • Getting things ready • Washing hands • Comfortable position (patient/nurse) • GLOVES ! • Keep sterility if necessary/do not touch the wound • Wound cleaning • Dressing application • Bandaging Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  8. BANDAGES SIGNS THAT THE BANDAGE IS TOO TIGHT • Blue tinge to the fingernail/toenail • Blue or pale skin colour • Tingling or loss of sensation • Coldness of the extremity • Inability to move the fingers/toes Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  9. REPETITION • Name 3 types of dressings? • What is the purpose of bandages? • Could you describe wound dressing application? • What do you need to watch for in a tied up extremity? Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

  10. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Bc. Marie Bártová E-mail: bartofka@email.cz Consultations: Monday 15.15 – 16.00 Institute of Nursing Theory and Practice, First Aid

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