practical exam

• what are the 3 key uses of bandaging

  1. to apply pressure into bleeding wounds
  2. to cover wounds or burns
  3. to provide support or to immobilize a broken bone, a sprain or a strain
• parts of the triangular bandage

  *apex

  *end tails 2x

  * base
• phases of bandaging

  1. open phase
  2. cravat phase
• open phase - usually use when there is an injury to the head, face or chest
• cravat phase - can be classified to broad and narrow cravats
• cravat phase - is use when there is an injury or wound to the shoulder, arms, legs or foot
• bandaging technique using open phase

  1. head injury
  2. arm sling
  3. chest injury
• bandaging technique using cravat phase

  1. elbow injury
  2. hand injury
  3. leg injury
  4. ankle sprain