Bandaging is used to immobilize injured body parts like fractures or dislocations, apply pressure to stop bleeding, and secure dressings or splints in place. It involves using different types of bandages, like triangular bandages, and proper techniques to immobilize injured areas. The effectiveness of bandaging depends on properly executing the techniques, using the right bandage for the injury, and receiving correct instruction.
Fracture crack or breaking of the bone
Immobilize - prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal.
Venous blood flow - Bloodthat has passed through the capillaries of various tissues other than the lungs, is found in theveins, in the right chambers of the heart, and in pulmonary arteries, and is usually dark red as a result of a lower content of oxygen.
Adressingis a clean pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
Splints - a strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone when it has been set
Triangular a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body. consisting of a widetriangularpiece of cloth hanging from around the neck.
Tubular Atube bandageis applied using an applicator, and is woven in a continuous circle.
Gauze (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandagesand dressings.
Compression - bandagethat stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure.
Size 40x40x56
Apex - the uppermost point of the bandage
Cravat the technique of folding the triangular bandage forming a strip like structure to support the injured part of the victim.
Square Knot - a type of double knot that is made symmetrically to hold securely and to be easy to untie.
Right over left and Left over right