Roller Bandage Use In First Aid

A st john ambulance trainer demonstrates how to bandage a hand.

Roller bandage use in first aid. The first necessity for a first aid kit is a variety of bandages anti bacterial swabs an antiseptic gauze pads sting relief pain killers bandage scissors and adhesive tape etc. Hold a dressing in place on a wound maintain pressure over a bulky pad to control bleeding support an injured limb or joint and apply pressure to a limb. Tie or tape the bandage in place. A roller bandage needs to be chosen carefully to ensure that it is the correct width for the body part involved.

Make sure the bandage extends far beyond the injury site to ensure an even pressure is applie. All techniques are endorsed and authorised by st john ambulance st andr. Hold the roll of the roller bandage in the right band when applying bandage on the left side and in the left hand when applying it to the right side. Lower arm elbow hand and foot 75 mm.

While triangle bandages are most often used for making slings they are exceptionally flexible. As a general guide the following widths are recommended. The pad is applied directly onto an open wound and then the bandage is rolled to keep it in place. Triangular bandages will look for a larger square packet within your first aid kit containing a triangle of cloth.

With regards to first aid treatment there are two main types of bandages. If no roller bandages are available you can also wrap one around a pad or dressing to apply pressure. The second is a triangular bandage. Put some cotton wool on the part to be bandaged so that the bandage does not slip or cause cutting into the skin underneath.

The rules for application of bandages in first aid first aid. Learn how to safely and securely apply roller bandages to treat strains and sprains. Extend the bandage at least an inch beyond both sides of the dressing. Upper arm knee and lower leg 100 mm.

First aid dressing this is a roller bandage that has a dressing pad sewn into it. It is best to use a. You can also use triangle bandages to create a makeshift tourniquet in emergency situations. The bandage is usually lightweight with some elasticity.

Don t wrap the bandage so tight that it interferes with blood flow to healthy tissue. Large leg or trunk 150 mm. A roller bandage is used to. Wrap roller gauze or cloth strips over the dressing and around the wound several times.