Trauma Basic First Aid Technology - Bandaging Technique

I. Overview

The wound is the gateway to bacterial invasion of the human body. If the wound is contaminated by bacteria, it may cause purulent or sepsis, gangrene, tetanus, severe damage to health, and even life-threatening. Therefore, after the injury, if there is no condition for debridement surgery, it should be bandaged at the scene.

The purpose of dressing:

1 , protect the wound and reduce the chance of infection;

2, reduce bleeding, the prevention of shock;

3 , reduce pain;

4 , to protect the internal organs and blood vessels, nerves, tendons and other important anatomical structures.

Second, commonly used dressing materials and features

Wrapping material :

There are wound bandages, nylon mesh covers, triangles, elastic bandages, gauze bandages, rubber strips, and portable equipment such as towels and headbands.   Clean clothes, towels, sheets, ties, etc.

1 , bandages: small dressing area, wrapping time-consuming, mainly for   Limbs, forehead and neck small area wounds.

2. The triangular bandage: It has a large dressing area and is easy to use. It is suitable for large wounds such as the trunk and limbs.

Third, the dressing operation points:

● Wrap wounds should be fast, accurate, light, and tight;

The site should be accurate and tight when dressing, and the wound should not be missed.

Bandage action to light, do not crash wounds, injuries to avoid increasing the people's pain and bleeding;

The dressing should be firm, but it should not be too tight, so as not to interfere with blood circulation and oppress the nerves.

● Wear medical gloves as much as possible. If not, use dressings, clean cloths, plastic bags, and napkins as the barrier.

● Take off or cut clothes, expose the wound, and check the injury.

● Close the wound tightly to prevent contamination of the wound.

● The movement should be light and rapid, the position should be accurate, the wound dressing should be firm, and the elastic should be suitable.

● Do not wash the wound with water ( except chemical wounds ) .

● Do not directly bandage wounds with foreign objects or exposed fractures.

● Do not use disinfectant or anti-inflammatory powder on the wound.

● If you must use bare hands for wound treatment, wash your hands with soap after the treatment is completed.

Fourth, the dressing method

(—)Self-adhesive bandages and nylon mesh wraps

1 . Nylon net wrap, 2 . Self-adhesive tapes of various specifications

(b) bandage dressing

1 . Circulation method, 2 . Back dressing, 3 . " 8 " word wrap, 4 . Spiral dressing 5 . Helical reflex bandaging

(C) bandage dressing

1 . Head cap dressing, 2 . Shoulder dressing, 3 , chest and back dressing, 4 , abdomen and waist dressing, 5 , unilateral hip dressing, 6 , hand and foot dressing, 7 , knee dressing, 8 cantilever strap

(four) simple material dressing

(—)Self-adhesive bandages and nylon mesh wraps

1 . Nylon net wrap, 2 . Self-adhesive tapes of various specifications

Five, dressing method map

Head dressing method

Triangle towel dressing method

Ring packing method

Helical reflex method

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