Dressings and bandages Flashcards

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what are some reasons for dressings?

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  • absorption of exudate
  • analgesia
  • protection
  • prevent infection
  • promote healing
  • maintain humidity
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what are some reasons for bandaging?

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  • protection
  • support
  • pressure
  • immobilisation
  • promote wound healing
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what are the basic bandage layers?

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  • primary/contact layer - wound dressing
  • intermediate/second layer - padding
  • tertiary layer - protective outer layer
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what are some types of dressings?

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  • wet to dry
  • perforated film dressings
  • impregnated gauze
  • hydrogels
  • hydrocolloids
  • foam dressings
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5
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what is an ehmer sling?

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  • prevents dislocation of hip joint
  • hindlimb flexed
  • foot rotated inwards
  • hock rotated outwards
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what is a velpeau sling?

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used to immobilise the shoulder joint

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