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    The document discusses the importance of bandaging and proper first aid techniques. It provides information on different types of bandages and how to apply them correctly. Some key points include: 1) Bandages are used to hold dressings on wounds or provide support to injured body parts. Proper bandaging technique is important. 2) Bandages should be applied snugly but not too tightly to restrict blood flow. Fingers and toes must be left exposed for observation. 3) Different bandaging styles like triangular bandages and cravats are used for specific types of injuries to arms, legs, head and other areas. Videos demonstrate proper application.

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    BANDAGING

    Introduction

    Let us accept the fact that accidents may


    happen anytime, anywhere to anybody. Even
    experiencing it as a bystander an accident is not a
    pleasant scene. That is why it is very important for us
    to at least have basic knowledge of the first aid. The
    importance of bandages and emergency pressure
    dressings the shallow cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
    may be minor in the realm of workplace injuries, but
    they should be tended to immediately. A first aid kit is
    important to have on hand in any working place or
    carried along at all times so that we can treat our
    wounds in a timely manner.
    BANDAGING
    a. Bandage -is a piece of material used either to
    support a medical device such as a dressing or splint,
    or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the
    movement of a part of the body. When used with a
    dressing, the dressing is applied directly on a wound,
    and a bandage used to hold the dressing in place.
    Other bandages are used without dressings, such as
    elastic bandages that are used to reduce swelling or
    provide support to a sprained ankle. Tight bandages
    can be used to slow blood flow to an extremity, such
    as when a leg or arm is bleeding heavily.

    b. Bandaging- Is the art and technique of applying


    bandages to wounds, fractures and dislocation.
    • Not too tight but not too loose.
    All dressings must be held snugly in place, but the bandage should not
    be too constricting that it restricts blood flow to the affected part. The
    bandage should hold the dressing snugly so that it does not slip or
    move around the wound.
    Leave the tips of fingers and toes uncovered.
    The fingers and toes must be exposed, if possible, to observe changes
    in skin color that may indicate possible problems with circulation, as
    well as to allow easier neurologic assessment. Pale, pain or bluish-
    colored skin all indicate too tight bandage. However, if the digits are
    burned, they should be covered.
    •
    Cover all edges of the dressing.
    This will help to reduce possible contamination.

    It is best to apply bandage to a large area of the extremity to ensure


    uniform pressure.
    There are different bandaging techniques that are used for specific
    types of injuries.
    Remember the acronym “SCAN”.
    Perform the bandaging technique with Speed, Careful handling,
    Accuracy and Neatness.
    Triangular bandages are used to:

    a. Hold dressings in position


    b. Control bleeding by direct pressure when used as a broad or narrow
    folded bandage,
    c. Support and immobilize injured limbs, joints, sprains, etc.

    *Triangular bandages are usually made from 900-1000 mm square of


    linen or calico, cut diagonally into two bandages.
    SQUARE KNOT
    The square knot has many uses, from securing bandages and packages to joining two ropes together. It should not be used to
    hold a heavy load. “Easy to tie, easy to untie”.

    1. Take the two short ends of the rope 3. Tuck under the the right rope.
    you wish to tie into a Square Knot

    2. Place the left end over the right. 4. Now lift both tail ends upwards.
    5. Now its Right over Left 7. Now pull tight.

    ***
    So Recap:
    Left over Right and Right over Left

    6. Tuck the Right under the Left


    CRAVAT

    • A bandage made by bringing the point of a triangular bandage to the


    middle of the base and then folding lengthwise to the desired width.
    • OPEN CRAVAT
    • BROAD CRAVAT
    • NARROW CRAVAT
    • OPEN CRAVAT • NARROW CRAVAT
    1. Over the head injury 1. Ear-cheek-jaw injury
    2. Back of the head/face injury 2. Forehead injury
    3. Burn/ hand injury 3. Eye injury
    4. Arm sling 4. Shoulder/hip injury
    5. Under arm sling 5. Knee injury
    • BROAD CRAVAT 6. Ankle (shoe-on & shoe-off) injury
    1. Burn/leg injury
    2. Burn elbow
    Video Demonstration:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCj7wsSIr94
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pabiprdoi0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TCuIWFulx0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGGENSC18KQ
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coLzRpy9nyM
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubh9HrS6Ns4
    Triangle at Forehead/ Over the head injury
    Cravat Bandage on Eye
    Cravat of Jaw
    Triangle at Hand
    Cravat on Palm Hand
    Cravat on Elbow
    Cravat on Knee
    Shoulder – Armpit Cravat
    Arm – sling Bandaging
    Shoe-on and Shoe-off bandaging

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