Dressings and bandages

Question 1

what are some reasons for dressings?

Answer 1

• absorption of exudate
• analgesia
• protection
• prevent infection
• promote healing
• maintain humidity

Question 2

what are some reasons for bandaging?

Answer 2

• protection
• support
• pressure
• immobilisation
• promote wound healing

Question 3

what are the basic bandage layers?

Answer 3

• primary/contact layer - wound dressing
• intermediate/second layer - padding
• tertiary layer - protective outer layer

Question 4

what are some types of dressings?

Answer 4

• wet to dry
• perforated film dressings
• impregnated gauze
• hydrogels
• hydrocolloids
• foam dressings

Question 5

what is an ehmer sling?

Answer 5

• prevents dislocation of hip joint
• hindlimb flexed
• foot rotated inwards
• hock rotated outwards

Question 6

what is a velpeau sling?

Answer 6

used to immobilise the shoulder joint