LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY

Batangas City
College of Nursing

Figure – Eight Bandage Checklist

Name: _______________________________ Score: ___________

Yr & Section: ________________ Date: ____________

Action 2 1 0 Remarks

1. Review the medical record and

nursing plan of care to determine
the need for a figure eight bandage.
2. Identify the patient. Explain the
procedure to the patient.
3. Perform hand hygiene and put on
gloves if contact with drainage is
possible.
4. Close the room door and curtains.
Place the bed at an appropriate and
comfortable working height.
5. Assist the patient to a comfortable
position with affected body part in a
normal functioning position.
6. Hold the bandage roll with the roll
facing upward in one hand. Hold the
free end of the roll in the other hand.
Hold the bandage so it is close to
the affected body part.
7. Wrap the bandage around the limb
twice, below the joint, to anchor it.
8. Use alternating ascending and
descending turns to form a figure
eight. Overlap each turn of the
bandage by one-half to two thirds of
the width of the strip.
9. Unroll the bandage as you wrap not
before wrapping.
10. Wrap firmly but not tightly. Assess
the patient’s comfort as you wrap. If
patient reports tingling, itching,
numbness, or pain, loosen the
bandage.
11. After the area is covered, wrap the
bandage around the limb twice,
above the joint, to anchor it. Secure
the end of the bandage with tape,
pins or self closures. Avoid metal
clips.
12. Remove your gloves, if worn, and
discard them. Place the bed in the
lowest position with the side rails
up. Make sure the call and all
necessary items are within easy
reach.
13. Assess the distal circulation after
the bandage is in place.
14. Elevate the wrap extremity for 15 to
30 minutes after application of
bandage.
15. Lift the distal end of the bandage
and assess the skin color,
temperature and integrity. Assess
for pain and perform a
neurovascular assessment of the
affected extremity at least every four
hours.
16. Remove and change the bandage
at least once a day or per physician
order or facility policy. Cleanse the
skin and dry thoroughly before
applying a new bandage. Assess
the skin for irritation and breakdown.
17. Perform hand hygiene. Document
the time, date and site the bandage
was applied and the size of
bandage used. Include the skin
assessment and care provided
before application. Document the
patient’s response to the bandage
and the neurovascular status of the
extremities.

Name & Signature of C.I. Date