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Bandages are the material used to secure dressings in place over a wound. As far as what to use, it depends on the wound. Typically, an open wound can be successfully dressed with gauze. In the field, we use either 4 x 4's or bulky gauze dressings for most wounds. In the case of an open chest or airway (neck) wound, we use what's known as an Occlusive Dressing, which is basically a thin cotton dressing covered with petroleum jelly. With most dressings, you use tape to secure the gauze in place by wrapping the dressing. With occlusive dressings, you secure three corners of the dressing with tape completely, but leave one corner either open, or loosely secured so that you can "burp" the dressing every 2 to 5 minutes to relieve pressure.
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What is the function of roller bandages?
To hold a sterile dressing in place, protect the wound from contamination, and provide pressure on the wound
What will happen if i use wet bandages?
Most likely a wet bandage will no longer stick. Therefore, it is best not to use them because they will not keep your wound safe or clean.
What has the author John M Finley written?
John M. Finley has written: 'Emergency wound repair' -- subject(s): Therapy, Treatment, Wound healing, Wounds and injuries 'Practical wound management' -- subject(s): Bandages, Bandages and bandaging, Surgical dressings, Treatment, Wound healing, Wounds and injuries
Why it is important to use bandages that are as clean as possible?
When bandaging a wound, the site of the wound is a path into the body for dirt and accompanying bacteria which may cause infections. Thus when bandaging a wound the bandage must be absolutely clean and sterile so that it does not bring bacteria to the wound it is meant to be protecting..
Is bandages a noun?
Yes, the word 'bandages' is a verb and a noun. The noun 'bandages' is the plural form of the singular noun 'bandage', a word for a strip of material used to bind or protect a wound; a word for a thing. The verb 'bandages' is the third person, singular, present of the verb to bandage.
Why do you use bandages?
you use bandages if you get a cut or scrap to cover it and so it does not get infected.
What is bandages and dressing in health?
dressing-also called a compress. -an immediate protective cover place over a wound to assist in the control of hemorrhage, to absorb blood and wound secretions, to prevent additional contamination and ease pain. Bandages-a bandage is a strip of wven material used to hold a wound dressing or split in place.
What are four steps in controlling bleeding?
Lay the casualty down. Elevate the injury site. Apply force to pressure points. Use bandages and pads to protect the wound.
Do bandages really help a broken arm?
Bandages do not, however a cast or splint will. The key on a broken bone is to keep it stable and immobile to allow it to heal. If it is a compound fracture, bandages are used to stop bleeding and protect the wound from further damage.
What do you call a strip of cloth used on a wound?
A "Bandage" is a strip of cloth used on a wound.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to covering something completely and closely as with clothing or bandages?
Dressing
In world war one what were some substitues for bandages?
They actually used bandages in world war two. However, if there was a shortage in supplies they would use alcohol and shredded clothing. They would tie the pieces around a wound with plenty of pressure and douce the pieces of clothing with alcohol.
