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Lesson 5Dressing and Bandage
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敷料及包扎
The function of the Dressing
• Control bleeding
• Prevent infection 感染 • Absorb discharge
• Avoid further injury
The functions of Bandage
• To maintain direct pressure over a dressing to control bleeding
• To retain dressings and splints in position
• To prevent or reduce swelling
• To provide support for limb or joint
• To restrict movement
• To assist in lifting and carrying casualty (easy to transport)
Bandage
• Whole
• Broad
• Narrow
Signs and symptoms indicate that a bandage is too tight • Blue tinge of the finger or toe nails
• Pallor of extremities 苍白• Tingling or loss of sensation (no feeling)
• Coldness of the extremities
• Inability to move the fingers or toes
Simple Bandage
• Arm sling
• Elevation sling (St. John sling)
• Hand bandage ---- Palm, fist
• Head bandage
• Foot bandage
Arm Sling
Elevate Sling (St. John Sling)
Hand Bandage
Palm
Head Bandage