Dressings and bandages Flashcards
1
Q
what are some reasons for dressings?
A
- absorption of exudate
- analgesia
- protection
- prevent infection
- promote healing
- maintain humidity
2
Q
what are some reasons for bandaging?
A
- protection
- support
- pressure
- immobilisation
- promote wound healing
3
Q
what are the basic bandage layers?
A
- primary/contact layer - wound dressing
- intermediate/second layer - padding
- tertiary layer - protective outer layer
4
Q
what are some types of dressings?
A
- wet to dry
- perforated film dressings
- impregnated gauze
- hydrogels
- hydrocolloids
- foam dressings
5
Q
what is an ehmer sling?
A
- prevents dislocation of hip joint
- hindlimb flexed
- foot rotated inwards
- hock rotated outwards
6
Q
what is a velpeau sling?
A
used to immobilise the shoulder joint