13 dressings and bandages

1. Emergency First Aid
for Children
13. Dressings and
Bandages

2. Dressings
•Dressings may stick to a wound but
their benefits outweigh any discomfort
caused on removal
•Use purpose made sterile dressing
wherever possible
•If none available, use any clean, non-
fluffy material
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3. Dressings
General rule for applying:
•Dressing should extend beyond wound’s edges
•Place dressing directly onto wound (do not slide)
•If bleeding seeps through, do not remove
instead apply another dressing
•If possible wear disposable gloves (except if
adhesive dressing)
•Avoid touching the dressing where it will come
into contact with the wound
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4. Bandaging
Has several roles:
•Controls bleeding
•Aids the return of blood from wound site
•Ensures dressing stays in place
•Immobilises and supports injured limbs
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5. Bandages
3 Basic types:
Roller Bandage
For securing
dressings and
supporting limbs
Triangular bandages
For making slings or
secure large
dressings
Tubular bandages
For supporting injured
limbs and holding
dressings on digits

6. Tying a Reef Knot
Triangular Bandage
“Right over left then left over right !”
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7. Emergency First Aid
for Children
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