Bandage Types and Their Important Purposes Nursing Responsibilities

Bandage First Aid Types, Purposes, Complications, Nursing Responsibilities,  Definition, Purposes, General Rules for Applying, Signs and Symptoms of Affected Circulation. Signs and symptoms: all information about Bandages, mentioned below

Bandage Types, Purposes, Complications, Nursing Responsibilities

Definition of Bandage:-

• Bandages are materials made up of cotton gauze, crepe, elastic, etc…
Purpose of Bandages:-
• To cover, retain dressings, and keep splints in place,
• To protect a wound,
• To support, as in a sprain,
• To compress,
• To secure a dressing,
• To immobilize in a fracture: plaster of Paris cast,
• To Control bleeding from wounds,
• To restrict movement,

Types of Bandage:-

• Triangular,
• Roller,
• Plaster,
• Adhesive

• Gauze,

• Crepe,

Triangular  (Handkerchief ):-

• This type of bandage is used in emergency treatment and first aid,
• Head bandage,
• Sling,
Roller:-
• Circular,
• Spiral, Recurrent,
Plaster:-
• It is made from plaster of Paris; it immobilizes fractured bones,
Adhesive plaster:-
• It is used for fractures of the clavicle bone,

The general rule for applying bandages:-

• Spiral reverse,
• Figure eight,
• Reassure the casualty when you are applying; explain clearly what procedure you are going to do,
• Help the patient to lie down in a comfortable position,
• The injured part should be supported well while you’re working  on it,
• Work from the front side of the casualty,
• Use sterile material and use aseptic technique,
• Cover the wound completely,
• Apply dressing firmly,
• Do not apply  too tightly; it interferes with or decreases circulation,
• Do not apply too loosely so that the dressing slips from the wound,
• Use reef knots. Check for circulation:
• Check for circulation of Fingernail beds and Toenail beds,
For More Information:-

Click here for the How to Apply video tutorial.

Signs and symptoms of affected circulation:-

• Tingling sensation,
• Lack of feeling in toes and fingers due to the condition,
• Toes and fingers become very cold,
• Toes and nail beds are usually blue or pale,
• Weak or absent pulse in the injured part,