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A bandage is a protective covering applied to an animal's ______ or injury.
A bandage is a protective covering applied to an animal's ______ or injury.
wound
Bandages create a ______ environment that aids healing and protects the wound from contaminants.
Bandages create a ______ environment that aids healing and protects the wound from contaminants.
moist
Bandages can offer support to ______, bones, or joints during healing.
Bandages can offer support to ______, bones, or joints during healing.
muscles
The ______ layer of a bandage comes into contact with the wound.
The ______ layer of a bandage comes into contact with the wound.
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The ______ layer of a bandage provides padding and comfort.
The ______ layer of a bandage provides padding and comfort.
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The first step in placing a bandage is to apply ______ tapes.
The first step in placing a bandage is to apply ______ tapes.
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Study Notes
What is a Bandage?
- A bandage is a protective covering applied to an animal's wound or injury.
Benefits of Bandaging
- Promotes wound healing by creating a moist environment that aids healing and protects the wound from contaminants.
- Controls bleeding by applying pressure to the wound site.
- Reduces pain by stabilizing the injured area and minimizing discomfort during healing.
- Provides support to muscles, bones, or joints.
Composition of a Bandage
- A bandage consists of three layers:
- Primary/Contact Layer (e.g., Telfa Pad, Hydrophilic Dressing)
- Secondary/Padding & Comfort Layer (e.g., Cast padding, Roll Cotton, Stretch Gauze)
- Tertiary/Holding & Protective Layer (e.g., Vet wrap, Elastikon)
Steps in Placing a Bandage
- Apply anchor tapes (stirrups)
- Apply Primary Layer (Contact Layer)
- Apply Secondary (Padded/Conforming) Layer
- Apply Splint (if necessary)
- Reflect, twist, and adhere tape stirrups to gauze
- Apply Tertiary (Protective & Adhesive) Layer
- Note: Not all steps are used in all bandages.
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