Types of bandages
There are the following types of bandage dressings according to the method of application:
- circular (circular);
- spike-shaped;
- spiral (ascending and descending);
- cruciform (8-shaped);
- returning;
- tortoiseshell (converging and diverging);
- creeping (serpentine).
Bandage dressings are soft (along with adhesive, adhesive and kerchief). They are the most comfortable and popular.
A bandage bandage is considered to be correctly applied, completely covering the affected area of the body, not disturbing blood circulation and not causing discomfort to the patient.
In the process of applying a bandage bandage, the patient should be in a relaxed, comfortable position for him. The bandaged part of the body must be motionless, easily accessible and be in the position in which it will be after the application of the bandage, especially the limbs.
When bandaging, the nurse should observe the patient's reaction (pain, excessive pressure, etc.). Bandaging is usually done from left to right in a clockwise direction, starting with the fixing tour of the bandage. The head of the bandage is rolled in one direction, without taking it off the bandaged surface, so that each subsequent turn covers the previous one by 1/2 or 2/3.
When bandaging, roll out the bandage with one hand, hold the bandage with the other and straighten the bandage.
Sometimes it is appropriate for a tighter fit of the bandage, it is necessary to twist the bandage after 2-3 turns (especially often when bandaging the forearm and lower leg).
The end of the bandage is fixed on the side opposite the side of the lesion so as not to cause inconvenience to the patient.
specific types of bandage dressings separately.
