FIRST AID BANDAGING TECHNIQUES

Summary

In this educational video, school nurse JB instructs on the versatile uses of bandages in first aid, including stopping bleeding, covering wounds, and immobilizing injuries. The script covers various bandaging techniques such as head, arm sling, and ankle support, using a triangular bandage with the open face method. It emphasizes the importance of proper knot tying and ensuring bandages are not too tight for safety and comfort, highlighting the simplicity and life-saving potential of basic first aid knowledge.

Takeaways

• 🩹 Bandages are essential for three main purposes: applying pressure to bleeding wounds, covering wounds or burns, and providing support or immobilization for broken bones or sprains.
• 📏 The triangular bandage has distinct parts including the apex, ends or tails, and the base, each serving a specific function in different bandaging techniques.
• 🧶 The open face of the triangular bandage is used for injuries on the head, face, or chest, and requires careful folding and placement to ensure comfort and effectiveness.
• 🤚 The cravat phase of the bandage comes in broad and narrow variations, used for injuries on the limbs, and requires precise tying to secure the bandage properly.
• 🪢 The square knot is the preferred method for tying bandages as it is both easy to tie and untie, following the 'right over left, left over right' rule for secure fastening.
• 🧑‍⚕️ The head injury bandaging technique involves folding the base, placing it correctly, and ensuring the bandage is not too tight to avoid discomfort.
• 🦵 The arm sling technique uses the open face of the bandage, requires careful folding, and ensures the arm is immobilized without being too low.
• 🤳 A small 'nut' can be made with the apex of the bandage to hide excess material, providing a neat and secure finish to the bandaging.
• 🤕 The narrow profile technique is used for injuries on the arm, involving covering the injury and making a square knot to pull the weight of the elbow.
• 🤲 For hand or palm lacerations, the bandage is applied in a specific rolling pattern, ensuring not to include the other tail in the wrapping.
• 🦿 Bandaging for leg injuries involves ascending turns to cover the dressing and a final square knot to secure the bandage.
• 👣 Ankle sprains require a specific technique, including laying the curvature on top of the foot, crossing the ends, and sliding them over the sides for a secure tie.

Q & A

What are the three key uses of bandages mentioned in the script?

The three key uses of bandages are to apply pressure to bleeding wounds, cover wounds or burns, and provide support or immobilize a broken bone or sprain.

What are the three parts of a triangular bandage?

The three parts of a triangular bandage are the apex, the ends or tails, and the base.

What are the two main types of bandage faces mentioned in the script?

The two main types of bandage faces mentioned are the open face and the cravat phase, which can be further classified into broad and narrow cravat.

What is the knot used for tying bandages together in the script?

The square knot is used for tying bandages together, as it is easy to use and faster to remove.

How should the bandage be placed for an injury at the top of the head according to the first technique?

For an injury at the top of the head, the base of the bandage should be folded into three and placed slightly above the eyebrow with the apex pointing at the back of the head. The ends are then crossed, meeting at the forehead, and a square knot is performed.

What is the purpose of the arm sling technique described in the script?

The arm sling technique is used to immobilize an injured arm and ensure it is not too low, providing support to the injured area.

How is the excess bandage managed in the arm sling technique?

In the arm sling technique, the excess bandage is managed by making a small nut with the apex and hiding the excess inside the sling.

What is the first step in the third bandaging technique that uses the open face?

The first step in the third technique is to fold the base of the bandage into two or three and place it on the affected side with the apex on top.

How is the bandage applied in the fifth technique for hand or palm lacerations?

In the fifth technique, the narrow cravat is placed in the palm with both ends or tails hanging equally, then the right tail is applied on the bump, going back to its original place, followed by the left tail rolled up, passing the outer side of the thumb near the wrist and back again without including the other tail.

What is the final step in the technique used for an injury to the leg?

The final step in the leg injury technique is to end by tying the tails together, making a square knot after making ascending turns covering two-thirds of the preceding turn until the dressing is covered.

How should the bandage be applied for a sprained ankle according to the script?

For a sprained ankle, the bandage should be laid off on top of the foot, the two ends crossed underneath the foot and pulled to ensure the foot is in a dorsiflexed position, then crossed slightly above the ankle, crossed again in front, and slid each tail over the sides between the foot and ankle before tying.

What is the importance of learning these first aid bandaging techniques?

Learning these first aid bandaging techniques is important as they are easy to learn and can potentially save someone's life by providing basic and effective first aid.