In case of injury to a body part, the bandage not only has protective, supportive and preventive effects, but also reduces the risk of re-injury during rehabilitation during the healing process, providing early return to activity and controlling unwanted movements that may prevent recovery. However, the bandage is a temporary intervention and is not used as a long-term treatment. The main thing is that the patient gains his own functions with treatment and rehabilitation.

Bandage types and application

In case of injury to a body part, the bandage not only has protective, supportive and preventive effects, but also reduces the risk of re-injury during rehabilitation during the healing process, providing early return to activity and controlling unwanted movements that may prevent recovery. However, the bandage is a temporary intervention and is not used as a long-term treatment. The main thing is that the patient gains his own functions with treatment and rehabilitation.

Who is the bandage not applied to?

  • If there is an injury and it is not fully diagnosed, covering it up can make the diagnosis difficult.
  • If the area is expected to worsen after the injury, medical attention may be required first.
  • If the size of the injury is much larger, bandage application may not be sufficient.



Why are bandages used?

  • To be able to give first aid to the patient in an emergency,
  • To prevent harm to the patient by restricting joint movements
  • Allowing painless movements by reducing pain
  • Prevent further damage by supporting the injured area
  • Saving the patient’s life by preventing bleeding
  • Reinforce the dressing by attaching it to other medical supplies
  • To enable the patient to gain activity earlier

What should be considered before applying a bandage?

  • The patient should be placed in a comfortable position and told what to do.
  • The patient should not be worked on by bending over, but should be intervened from the side.
  • The body area where the bandage will be applied should be cleaned, dried and the hairs should be cleaned.
  • If there are small wounds such as cuts or scrapes in the application area, they should be cleaned by washing with saline and covered with a sterile pad.
  • A bandage suitable for the body area to be applied and the type of injury should be used.
  • Body parts that are sensitive to friction, such as the Achilles tendon and the dorsum of the feet, should be protected with a pad or lubricant.
  • After the leather is prepared in this way, a thin layer of tape adhesive spray is applied to the leather and waited for it to dry. This ensures that the tape adheres more firmly to the skin.
  • The application to individuals who are sensitive to the tape should be repeated every day.
  • For those who are allergic to the tape, a thin material made of foam (polyurethane foam) should be applied under the tape in a single layer before taping.

What should be considered when applying a bandage?

  • The body part to be treated should be brought into the correct position to achieve the desired effect.
  • To prevent wrinkles, the tape should be kept in roll form and should not be opened more than 5-6 cm before application.
  • After the band wraps are wrapped properly, they should be shaped with the palm of the hand and wrinkles should be prevented.
  • Windings should be done from distal to proximal.
  • Circular banding should be avoided, especially in non-elastic banding, this rule applies and may lead to circulatory failure.
  • While each strip of the tape is applied over the other, there should be no exposed skin in between. This may cause skin irritation.
  • Each strip should be applied in such a way that it covers half or one third of the previous winding.
  • The bandage should not be wrapped too tightly or loosely. The pressure between both ends of the bandage should be equal. Rectangular markings are drawn on some bandages to provide ideal tension. It may be enough to turn the rectangle into a square by pulling on the bandage to achieve the ideal tension.
  • If pain or sensitivity occurs due to the movement of that area after the application, the taping was done incorrectly, it must be removed and re-done.
  • When banding is complete, blood circulation should be checked.
  • Fingers and toes should be exposed as much as possible in order to control blood circulation.
  • After applying the bandage, blood circulation should be checked every 10 minutes.



What are the types of bandages?

Bandages are divided into three types according to the area to be applied and the damaged tissue in that area:

  • roll bandage
  • tubular bandage
  • triangle bandage

roll bandage

Roller bandages are also divided into 3 groups:

  • Bandages made of sparsely woven material – allow ventilation but do not support joints.
  • Elastic bandages – ideal for supporting soft tissue injuries. Thanks to their flexibility, they are used to reduce pain and swelling.
  • Crepe bandages – used to support injured joints.

tubular bandage

It is a pipe structure with a hole in the middle. These types of bandages are used to support the joints on the wrists, ankles and fingers.

triangle bandage

Triangle bandages, which can also be used as suspenders or stabilizers to support certain body parts, can also help maintain the position of the dressing bandage. It is used more frequently, especially for arms, shoulders and legs.

How Should Triangle Bandage Application Be Made in Bleeding?

The triangular bandage can be used as a bandage and/or sling on different parts of the body. The top of the triangular cloth is brought towards its base and placed, then folded one or two more times to obtain a bandage of the desired width.

Applying a triangular bandage on the hand: 

The hand is placed on the triangle wrapper with the fingers on the top of the triangle. The top of the triangle folds towards the wrist. On the back of the hand, the ends of the triangle are brought together and crossed, knotted at the level of the wrist.

Applying a triangular bandage to the foot: 

The foot is placed flat on the triangle, with the toes pointing at the top of the triangle. The triangle is brought forward to cross the top of the bandage over the foot. Both ends are knotted around the ankle.

String triangle bandage application: 

The base of the triangle is placed 3-4 fingers below the knee and the tip is above the knee. The ends are crossed behind the knee, the ends are knotted above the knee.

Applying a triangular bandage to the chest: 

The top of the triangle is placed on the shoulder and the base is knotted in the back so that it hugs the chest. This knot and the top of the triangle are tied together using another piece of cloth.

Applying a triangular bandage to the hip: 

The base of the triangle is knotted around the lower part of the thigh, and the top is tied to a belt or cloth that wraps around the waist.

 

 


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