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Among all the bandages, it practically is the most readily available since you can convert any clothing material into a triangular bandage in the event of an emergency. Among the many purposes of the triangular bandages are the following:
to hold the dressing in place to prevent infection for direct pressure for armsling to hold splints together
Types of Splints Generally among the standard settings of First aid, there are three types of splints.
RIGID SPLINTS such as wood, magazines, newspapers and other things that can be converted to support the fracture. SOFT SPLINT such as pillows, rolled blankets and other soft materials ANATOMICAL SPLINT using part of the body to support a fractured area can also be done.
the splint. Remember that bleeding is given priority in so far as fractures are concerned.
Splint the area and avoid applying pain.
Types of Bandages There are different types of bandages. These can be applied to different areas. Some of them are utilized for specific reasons. Some of these are the following:
Elastic Bandage Roller Bandage Adhesive Tapes Triangular Bandage
If the splints will only add additional pain, you might reconsider just immobilizing the injured part until professional help arrives.
Splint the fractures in the position
found. Do not reposition the fractured bone. This may puncture vessels underneath and may cause bleeding.
Apply the splint above and below a
further harm, elevate the splinted part to avoid swelling. BANDAGING (Affected Area/Body Part) 1. OPEN PHASE 1.1. Head 1.2. Face or back of the face 1.3. Chest or back of the chest 1.4. Hands/ Foot 2. CRAVAT PHASE 2.1. Forehead/ eyes 2.2. Ears/ cheeks / jaw 2.3. Shoulder / hip 2.4. Arms / legs 2.5. Elbow > Bend (open / close) > Straight 2.6. Palm > Open (vertical) > Close (horizontal) 2.7. Ankle sprain > With shoe > Without shoe
The Art of Splinting Splinting is a procedure that is applied when someone suffers a fracture or when fracture is suspected. The objective of the splint is to immobilize the injured part to avoid suffering additional injuries. The general objectives of splinting are the following:
to reduce pain to prevent additional injury to prevent closed fractures
from
becoming open
to reduce swelling and bleeding to prevent further damage to nerves,
3. SLINGS 3.1. Underarm sling 3.2. Arm sling 3.3. Cuff sling