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Dressing
Dressing or Compress
1.Definition
1.1. Any sterile material used to directly cover the wound.
Uses:
a. It is used to control bleeding;
b. absorbs fluids from the wound and
c. to prevent germs from entering the
exposed area.
• 2. 2 Types Dressing
• 2.1. Commercially Prepared
• - Rolled Gauze
• - Gauze Pads or Sheets
• - Adhesive Strips (Band-aids,
Mediplast, Etc.)
• - Cotton or synthetic Wound
Pads and Dressing
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• 2.2. Improvised
• - Any sterile, absorbent material
Bandaging
1.Definition
1.1. Any clean cloth or material used to hold the dressing in place.
Uses:
- to control bleeding,
- it secures a splint,
- to immobilize and support body parts.
2.5. Application
- Apply snugly, not to loose, not to tight
- Tie with a square knot
- Check for swelling, discoloration and pulse before and after
application
- Careful (so as not to cause pain)
- Neatness (should look good)
- speed (done within a reasonable time)
3.Square Knot
3.1. Also called the Sailor or Reef Knot
3.2. It is easy to Tie and Untie
3.3. Neat with a comfortable flat surface
•Dressing and Bandages should not take precedence over injuries;
Manage the Life-threatening Injuries First…
•If other Injuries are identified, Manage them according to Severity,
Making sure that the most severe are Manage First…
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