Bandaging

Question 1

SAB01
This patient has a small abrasion on the medial aspect of the X lower forelimb (as
indicated by the simulated wound on the model).

The patient has been licking at the wound and the veterinary surgeon has requested that you dress the wound to protect it for three days.

Note: The patient has just been examined in the consulting room and the wound has
been cleaned. The patient has been transferred to the preparation area and is therefore fully conscious.

Answer 1

1. Select wound dressing
2. Select small amount of padding e.g. cotton wool
3. Select synthetic padding bandage
4. Select conforming bandage
5. Select protective layer
6. Select and prepare (unwrap) materials and equipment prior to
   starting the bandage
7. Select scissors
8. Place patient in correct lateral recumbency with affected limb
   uppermost
9. Ask assistant to support the affected limb to facilitate bandaging
10. Wear gloves
11. Apply wound dressing with correct side facing wound
12. Dressing is applied in an aseptic manner – i.e. dressing touched
    only on the reverse
13. Apply padding between the toes (as far as is possible on the
    model)
14. Apply padding layer over the limb
15. Padding applied to include the foot
16. Padding applied to include the elbow
17. Apply conforming bandage
18. Apply outer protective layer
19. Bandage material applied using the correct method and in the
    correct order ensuring each rotation covers ½ - ⅔ of previous rotation
20. Bandage from distal to proximal limb
21. Check suitable tension of the bandage
22. Check bandage is neat (e.g. no pieces of padding showing
23. Limb handled gently throughout
24. Bandage applied to correct limb
25. Finished bandage of correct tension (examiner check)

Question 2

SAB02
This patient has just undergone surgery to suture a small cut to the plantar surface of
the X hind paw.

The veterinary surgeon has asked you to apply a suitable dressing to the surgical repair (as indicated by the simulated wound on the model).

The patient is still anaesthetised and is being monitored.

Answer 2

1. Select wound dressing
2. Select small amount of padding e.g. cotton wool
3. Select synthetic padding bandage
4. Select conforming bandage
5. Select protective layer
6. Select scissors
7. Select and prepare (unwrap) materials and equipment prior to starting the
   bandage
8. Place patient in correct lateral recumbency with affected limb uppermost
9. Ask assistant to support the affected limb to facilitate bandaging
10. Wear gloves
11. Apply wound dressing with correct side facing wound
12. Dressing is applied in an aseptic manner i.e. dressing touched only on the reverse
13. Apply padding between the toes (as far as is possible on the model)
14. Apply padding layer over the limb
15. Padding applied to include the foot
16. Padding applied to include the tarsal joint
17. Apply conforming bandage
18. Apply outer protective layer
19. Bandage from distal to proximal limb
20. Bandage material applied using the correct method and in the correct order
    ensuring each rotation covers ½ - ⅔ of previous rotation
21. Check suitable tension of bandage (i.e. not too loose or too tight)
22. Check bandage is neat (e.g. no pieces of padding showing)
23. Limb handled gently throughout
24. Bandage applied to X foot
25. Finished bandage of correct tension (examiner check)

Question 3

SAB03
This patient has been admitted to the hospital following a Road Traffic Accident.

Radiography reveals a simple transverse fracture of the X radius and ulna. Surgery to
repair the fracture is to be performed the following day.

The veterinary surgeon has requested that you apply a splint and bandage as a first aid
measure to immobilise the limb until then.

The patient is still anaesthetised following radiography and is being monitored.

Answer 3

1. Select small amount of padding e.g. cotton wool
2. Select synthetic padding bandage
3. Select conforming bandage
4. Select protective layer
5. Select and prepare (unwrap) materials and equipment prior to starting the bandage
6. Select scissors
7. Select appropriate size splint
8. Place patient in correct lateral recumbency with affected limb
   uppermost
9. Ask assistant to support the affected limb to facilitate bandaging
10. Apply padding between the toes (as far as is possible on the
    model)
11. Apply padding layer over the limb
12. Padding applied to include the foot
13. Padding applied to include the elbow
14. Splint applied to the caudal aspect of the limb
15. Splint includes the elbow
16. Splint includes the carpus
17. Apply conforming bandage
18. Bandage from distal to proximal limb
19. Bandage material applied using the correct method and in the
    correct order ensuring each rotation covers ½ - ⅔ of previous
    rotation
20. Apply outer protective layer
21. Check suitable tension of bandage (e.g. not too loose or too tight)
22. Check bandage is neat (e.g. no pieces of padding showing)
23. Limb handled gently throughout
24. Bandage applied to correct limb
25. Finished bandage of correct tension (examiner check)

Question 4

SABO4
This patient has been admitted to the hospital following a Road Traffic Accident.
Radiography has identified a simple transverse fracture of the X radius and ulna.

There is also a minor wound on the lateral aspect of the limb. (as indicated by a simulation wound on the model). This has been cleaned and sutured. Surgery to repair the fracture is to be performed the following day.

The veterinary surgeon has requested that you apply a dressing to the wound, together with a splint and bandage as a first aid measure to immobilise the limb.

The patient is still anaesthetised following radiography and is being monitored.

Answer 4

1. Select wound dressing
2. Select small amount of padding e.g. cotton wool
3. Select synthetic padding bandage
4. Select conforming bandage
5. Select protective layer
6. Select and prepare (unwrap) materials and equipment prior to starting the bandage
7. Select scissors
8. Select appropriate size splint
9. Place patient in correct lateral recumbency with affected limb
   uppermost
10. Ask assistant to support the affected limb to facilitate bandaging
11. Wear gloves
12. Apply wound dressing with correct side facing wound
13. Dressing is applied in an aseptic manner – i.e. dressing touched
    only on the reverse
14. Apply padding between the toes (as far as is possible on the
    model)
15. Apply padding layer over the limb
16. Padding applied to include the foot
17. Padding applied to include the elbow
18. Splint applied to the caudal aspect of the limb
19. Splint includes the elbow
20. Splint includes the carpus
21. Apply conforming bandage
22. Bandage from distal to proximal limb
23. Bandage material applied using the correct method and in the
    correct order ensuring each rotation covers ½ - ⅔ of previous rotation
24. Apply outer protective layer
25. Check suitable tension of bandage (i.e. not too loose or too tight)
26. Check bandage is neat (e.g. no pieces of padding showing)
27. Limb handled gently throughout
28. Bandage applied to correct limb
29. Finished bandage of correct tension (examiner check)

Question 5

SAB05
This patient has just undergone surgery to repair an ear tip to the X ear following a dog
fight.

The veterinary surgeon has asked you to apply a suitable dressing to the surgical repair (as indicated by the simulated wound on the model) and bandage the ear following this surgery.

The patient is still anaesthetised and is being monitored.

Answer 5

1. Select wound dressing
2. Select small amount of padding e.g. cotton wool
3. Select synthetic padding bandage
4. Select conforming bandage
5. Select protective layer
6. Select and prepare (unwrap) materials and equipment prior to starting the bandage
7. Select scissors
8. Place patient into sternal recumbency
9. Ask assistant to hold the patient’s head up to facilitate bandaging
10. Wear gloves
11. Apply wound dressing with correct side facing wound
12. Dressing is applied in an aseptic manner – i.e. dressing touched only on the reverse
13. Apply padding to the top of the head
14. Fold affected ear up onto the head
15. Cover ear with further padding
16. Apply layer of synthetic padding in a figure of eight pattern around
    the head with the unaffected ear exposed
17. Apply conforming bandage in figure of eight fashion
18. Apply outer protective layer in a figure of eight fashion
19. Bandage material applied using the correct method and in correct order
20. Unaffected ear is kept exposed at all times
21. Check eyes are not covered by bandage
22. Check airway is not restricted
23. Mark the position of the ear using the marker pen
24. Check suitable tension of bandage (i.e. not too loose or too tight)
25. Check bandage is neat (e.g. no pieces of padding showing)
26. Bandage is applied to correct ear
27. Finished bandage of correct tension (examiner check)

Question 6

SAB06
This patient has just undergone surgery to suture a small cut to the palmar surface of
the X fore paw.

The veterinary surgeon has asked you to apply a suitable dressing to the surgical repair (as indicated by the simulated wound on the model).

The patient is still anaesthetised and is being monitored.

Answer 6

1. Select wound dressing
2. Select small amount of padding e.g. cotton wool
3. Select synthetic padding bandage
4. Select conforming bandage
5. Select protective layer
6. Select scissors
7. Select and prepare (unwrap) materials and equipment prior to starting the
   bandage
8. Place patient in correct lateral recumbency with affected limb uppermost
9. Ask assistant to support the affected limb to facilitate bandaging
10. Wear gloves
11. Apply wound dressing with correct side facing wound
12. Dressing is applied in an aseptic manner - i.e. dressing touched only on the reverse
13. Apply padding between the toes (as far as is possible on the model)
14. Apply padding layer over the limb
15. Padding applied to include the foot
16. Padding applied to include the carpal joint
17. Apply conforming bandage
18. Apply outer protective layer
19. Bandage from distal to proximal limb
20. Bandage material applied using the correct method and in the correct order
    ensuring each rotation covers ½ - ⅔ of previous rotation
21. Check suitable tension of bandage (i.e. not too loose or too tight)
22. Check bandage is neat (e.g. no pieces of padding showing)
23. Limb handled gently throughout
24. Bandage applied to correct foot
25. Finished bandage of correct tension (examiner check)