Summary of Elastic bandage
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To ACE wrap a leg, start at the foot with a snug circular wrap, then use a figure-eight pattern going up the ankle and calf, overlapping each pass by about half, with gentle, even tension (around 50% stretch) to control swelling without cutting off circulation, checking for numbness or coldness and adjusting as needed, securing the end with Velcro or clips, ensuring the wrap extends above and below the injury site.
Step-by-Step Guide for Figure-Eight Leg Wrap
Position the Foot: Flex the foot at a 90-degree angle (like pressing a gas pedal).
Start at the Base: Begin wrapping at the ball of the foot, just below the toes, making two circular turns to secure the start.
Form the “8” (Ankle):
Move diagonally across the top of the foot, around the heel, and back up, forming a figure-eight around the ankle.
Overlap the previous layer by about half.
Move Up the Calf: Continue the figure-eight pattern, crisscrossing up the leg, alternating direction with each pass.
Apply Tension: Use gentle, even tension, stretching the bandage about 50% as you go, with the most tension at the extremities (foot) and less at the top (knee).
Extend Above Injury: Continue until you’re about an inch above the swollen or injured area (e.g., ankle or knee).
Secure the End: Finish with a circular wrap and secure the Velcro closure or clips, ensuring the hook/rough side isn’t against skin if possible.
Important Checks
Circulation: After wrapping, press on a toenail; it should turn pink quickly after pressure is released.
Signs of Too Tight: Check for tingling, numbness, coldness, or increased pain, which means it’s too tight and needs rewrapping.
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An elastic bandage is a “stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure”.[1] Elastic bandages are commonly used to treat muscle sprains and strains by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling at the place of injury. Elastic bandages are also used to treat bone fractures. Padding is applied to the fractured limb, then a splint (usually plaster) is applied. The elastic bandage is then applied to hold the splint in place and to protect it. This is a common technique for fractures which may swell, which would cause a cast to function improperly. These types of splints are usually removed after swelling has decreased and then a fiberglass or plaster cast can be applied.
Due to the risk of latex allergies among users, the original composition of elastic bandages has changed. While some bandages are still manufactured with latex, many woven and knitted elastic bandages provide adequate compression without the use of natural rubber or latex. The modern elastic bandage is constructed from cotton, polyester and latex-free elastic yarns. By varying the ratio of cotton, polyester, and the elastic yarns within a bandage, manufacturers are able to offer various grades of compression and durability in their wraps. Often aluminum or stretchable clips are used to fasten the bandage in place once it has been wrapped around the injury. Some elastic bandages even use Velcro closures to secure and stabilize the wrap in place.
Aside from use in sports medicine and by orthopedists, elastic bandages are popular in the treatment of lymphedema and other venous conditions. However, some compression wraps are inadequate for the treatment of lymphedema or chronic venous insuffiency. They provide a high resting compression and low active compression. A more appropriate use for compression in treating lymphedema or other edema conditions would be TG shapes, tensoshapes, compression socks or compression wraps for acute conditions or exacerbation. Physical therapists and occupational therapists have special training and certifications to apply appropriate compression wraps for edema and lymphedema. Elastic bandages can also be used for rehabilitating injured animals through veterinary medicine.[2] Their use in mud wraps produces temporary weight loss by inducing sweating, which is regained after restoring a healthy level of hydration by consuming water.
Elastic bandages should not be confused with compression therapy devices designed for the purpose of venous edema management or lymphedema management. Such devices are specifically designed to deliver graduated compression from the ankle to the knee, to assist with venous return.
See also[edit]References[edit]- ^ “elastic bandage”. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ^ “First Aid Training”. Wednesday, 16 December 2020