Emergency First Aid

for Children
13. Dressings and
Bandages
 Dressings
• Dressings may stick to a wound but
their benefits outweigh any discomfort
caused on removal

• Use purpose made sterile dressing

wherever possible

• If none available, use any clean, non-

fluffy material
Page 30
 Dressings
General rule for applying:
• Dressing should extend beyond wound’s edges
• Place dressing directly onto wound (do not slide)
• If bleeding seeps through, do not remove
instead apply another dressing
• If possible wear disposable gloves (except if
adhesive dressing)
• Avoid touching the dressing where it will come
into contact with the wound
Page 30
 Bandaging
Has several roles:

• Controls bleeding
• Aids the return of blood from wound site
• Ensures dressing stays in place
• Immobilises and supports injured limbs

Page 30
 Bandages
3 Basic types:
For securing
Roller Bandage dressings and
supporting limbs

For making slings or

Triangular bandages secure large
dressings

For supporting injured

Tubular bandages limbs and holding
dressings on digits
 Tying a Reef Knot
Triangular Bandage

“Right over left then left over right !”

Page 40
Emergency First Aid
for Children

End of Section