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Which type of dressing can be used to reduce microbacteria in a wound?
Which type of dressing can be used to reduce microbacteria in a wound?
- Manuka impregnated dressings (correct)
- Aluminium spray
- Topical alginate gels
- Dermosol
Which type of dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
Which type of dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
- Dermosol
- Aluminium spray
- Topical alginate gels
- Flamazine (correct)
Which layer of the bandage holds the other layers in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
Which layer of the bandage holds the other layers in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
- Secondary layer
- Primary layer
- Cohesive layer
- Tertiary layer (correct)
What is the main purpose of the secondary layer in a bandage?
What is the main purpose of the secondary layer in a bandage?
What is a common first-aid immobilizing bandage used for stabilizing long bone fractures?
What is a common first-aid immobilizing bandage used for stabilizing long bone fractures?
What type of dressing encourages new tissue growth in an area?
What type of dressing encourages new tissue growth in an area?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why we need bandages?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why we need bandages?
What is the purpose of using impregnated dressings?
What is the purpose of using impregnated dressings?
When would semi-occlusive dressings be most useful?
When would semi-occlusive dressings be most useful?
What is the purpose of using absorbent dressings like allevyen?
What is the purpose of using absorbent dressings like allevyen?
Why is it best to plan bandage changes in the most economical way?
Why is it best to plan bandage changes in the most economical way?
What is the primary layer of wound dressing used for?
What is the primary layer of wound dressing used for?
Which type of bandages need to be wetted before application?
Which type of bandages need to be wetted before application?
What can happen if you do not put enough padding on a bandage?
What can happen if you do not put enough padding on a bandage?
What can happen if you put too much padding on a bandage?
What can happen if you put too much padding on a bandage?
When applying an immobilizing bandage, how many joints should be covered above and below the fracture site?
When applying an immobilizing bandage, how many joints should be covered above and below the fracture site?
What can incorrectly applied bandages lead to?
What can incorrectly applied bandages lead to?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
Which bony prominences are particularly prone to decubital ulcers?
Which bony prominences are particularly prone to decubital ulcers?
What can happen if an adapted ring dressing is applied too tightly?
What can happen if an adapted ring dressing is applied too tightly?
Which of the following is NOT a function of bandages?
Which of the following is NOT a function of bandages?
Which type of dressing is used to absorb large amounts of wound discharge while keeping the area moist for tissue growth?
Which type of dressing is used to absorb large amounts of wound discharge while keeping the area moist for tissue growth?
What is the primary function of the secondary layer in a bandage?
What is the primary function of the secondary layer in a bandage?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
When would impregnated dressings be most useful?
When would impregnated dressings be most useful?
What is the purpose of using semi-occlusive dressings?
What is the purpose of using semi-occlusive dressings?
Which type of dressing is useful for increasing inflammatory factors and restarting wound healing?
Which type of dressing is useful for increasing inflammatory factors and restarting wound healing?
Which dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
Which dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
Which layer of the bandage holds the primary layer in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
Which layer of the bandage holds the primary layer in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
Which immobilizing bandage is commonly used for stabilizing long bone fractures?
Which immobilizing bandage is commonly used for stabilizing long bone fractures?
Which dressing encourages new tissue growth in an area?
Which dressing encourages new tissue growth in an area?
Which type of bandage is useful for maintaining stabilization of fractures below the carpus or the hock?
Which type of bandage is useful for maintaining stabilization of fractures below the carpus or the hock?
Which of the following is a potential problem with incorrectly applied bandages?
Which of the following is a potential problem with incorrectly applied bandages?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What is the purpose of using plaster or fibreglass implanted resin in bandages?
What is the purpose of using plaster or fibreglass implanted resin in bandages?
Why are adapted ring dressings used for bony prominences such as the elbow and the hock?
Why are adapted ring dressings used for bony prominences such as the elbow and the hock?
What can happen if an immobilizing bandage does not have coverage of one joint above and below the fracture site?
What can happen if an immobilizing bandage does not have coverage of one joint above and below the fracture site?
When applying an immobilizing bandage, what is the purpose of the secondary layer of padding?
When applying an immobilizing bandage, what is the purpose of the secondary layer of padding?
What can happen if you put too much padding on a bandage?
What can happen if you put too much padding on a bandage?
What is the purpose of wetting impregnated bandages before application?
What is the purpose of wetting impregnated bandages before application?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why we need bandages?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why we need bandages?
What is the purpose of using impregnated dressings?
What is the purpose of using impregnated dressings?
Which type of dressing is useful for increasing inflammatory factors and restarting wound healing?
Which type of dressing is useful for increasing inflammatory factors and restarting wound healing?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
Which layer of the bandage holds the primary layer in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
Which layer of the bandage holds the primary layer in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
Which dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
Which dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
Which type of dressing is useful for increasing inflammatory factors and restarting wound healing?
Which type of dressing is useful for increasing inflammatory factors and restarting wound healing?
Which type of dressing can be used to reduce microbacteria in a wound?
Which type of dressing can be used to reduce microbacteria in a wound?
What is the purpose of wetting impregnated bandages before application?
What is the purpose of wetting impregnated bandages before application?
Which type of dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
Which type of dressing is often used in infected tissues or burns?
Which layer of the bandage holds the primary layer in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
Which layer of the bandage holds the primary layer in place and provides protection from the outside environment?
Which type of bandage is useful for maintaining stabilization of fractures below the carpus or the hock?
Which type of bandage is useful for maintaining stabilization of fractures below the carpus or the hock?
Which of the following is a potential problem with incorrectly applied bandages?
Which of the following is a potential problem with incorrectly applied bandages?
What can happen if you put too much padding on a bandage?
What can happen if you put too much padding on a bandage?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What can happen if an immobilizing bandage does not have coverage of one joint above and below the fracture site?
What can happen if an immobilizing bandage does not have coverage of one joint above and below the fracture site?
What is the purpose of using plaster or fibreglass implanted resin in bandages?
What is the purpose of using plaster or fibreglass implanted resin in bandages?
Which type of dressing is used to absorb large amounts of wound discharge while keeping the area moist for tissue growth?
Which type of dressing is used to absorb large amounts of wound discharge while keeping the area moist for tissue growth?
When applying an immobilizing bandage, what is the purpose of the secondary layer of padding?
When applying an immobilizing bandage, what is the purpose of the secondary layer of padding?
What can happen if you do not put enough padding on a bandage?
What can happen if you do not put enough padding on a bandage?
Which type of dressing is useful for reducing microbacteria in a wound?
Which type of dressing is useful for reducing microbacteria in a wound?
What is the purpose of the tertiary layer of a bandage?
What is the purpose of the tertiary layer of a bandage?
What is the main use of a Robert-Jones bandage?
What is the main use of a Robert-Jones bandage?
Which of the following is NOT a function of bandages?
Which of the following is NOT a function of bandages?
What is the purpose of using impregnated dressings?
What is the purpose of using impregnated dressings?
Which type of dressing is useful for large exudate of wounds while keeping the area moist for tissue growth?
Which type of dressing is useful for large exudate of wounds while keeping the area moist for tissue growth?
Which of the following can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
Which of the following can happen if a bandage is applied too tightly?
What is the purpose of using adapted ring dressings for bony prominences such as the elbow and the hock?
What is the purpose of using adapted ring dressings for bony prominences such as the elbow and the hock?
What can happen if there is not enough padding on a bandage?
What can happen if there is not enough padding on a bandage?
Why is it important to have coverage of one joint above and below the fracture site when applying an immobilizing bandage?
Why is it important to have coverage of one joint above and below the fracture site when applying an immobilizing bandage?
• Bandages are an aid to the ongoing healing of the ______
• Bandages are an aid to the ongoing healing of the ______
• We help to stabilise the wound and prevent any disruptions in the healing ______
• We help to stabilise the wound and prevent any disruptions in the healing ______
• Multiple bandage changes can become expensive so it is best to plan this in the most ______ way
• Multiple bandage changes can become expensive so it is best to plan this in the most ______ way
§ Tissue necrosis can occur if an immobilizing bandage is applied too ______
§ Tissue necrosis can occur if an immobilizing bandage is applied too ______
§ Decubital ulcers are usually found over bony ______
§ Decubital ulcers are usually found over bony ______
§ Adapted ring dressings used for bony prominences such as the elbow and the hock can be useful to reduce ______ sores
§ Adapted ring dressings used for bony prominences such as the elbow and the hock can be useful to reduce ______ sores
§ But if applied too tightly, although it does take the pressure away from the bony prominence it will lead to problems away from the bony prominences due to redistribution of ______
§ But if applied too tightly, although it does take the pressure away from the bony prominence it will lead to problems away from the bony prominences due to redistribution of ______
Alginate's can be moistened and packed into a wound to ______ inflammatory factors which will restart wound healing.
Alginate's can be moistened and packed into a wound to ______ inflammatory factors which will restart wound healing.
Gutter splints are useful for maintaining stabilization of fractures below the carpus or the hock. Good for small dogs and cats. Less effective in large breeds as they are not effective and can break at heavy weights. Have to make sure the edges do not rub. - Plenty of secondary layer padding is ______.
Gutter splints are useful for maintaining stabilization of fractures below the carpus or the hock. Good for small dogs and cats. Less effective in large breeds as they are not effective and can break at heavy weights. Have to make sure the edges do not rub. - Plenty of secondary layer padding is ______.
Bandages are an aid to the ongoing healing of the ______.
Bandages are an aid to the ongoing healing of the ______.
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Study Notes
Wound Care and Bandages
- Hydrogel dressings can be used to reduce microbacteria in a wound.
- Hydrophilic dressings are often used in infected tissues or burns.
- The retention layer of a bandage holds the other layers in place and provides protection from the outside environment.
- The primary layer of a bandage is used for wound care and healing.
- The secondary layer of a bandage provides cushioning and protection.
- A Robert-Jones bandage is commonly used for stabilizing long bone fractures.
- Hydrocolloid dressings encourage new tissue growth in an area.
Bandage Application
- Incorrectly applied bandages can lead to tissue necrosis and decubital ulcers.
- Too much padding on a bandage can cause pressure necrosis, while too little padding can cause skin irritation.
- An immobilizing bandage should cover at least one joint above and below the fracture site.
- Applying a bandage too tightly can cause tissue necrosis and nerve damage.
Dressing Types
- Impregnated dressings are useful for reducing microbacteria in a wound and can be used in infected tissues or burns.
- Semi-occlusive dressings are useful for wounds with moderate to high exudate.
- Alginate dressings can be moistened and packed into a wound to increase inflammatory factors and restart wound healing.
- Gutter splints are useful for maintaining stabilization of fractures below the carpus or the hock.
Bandage Planning
- It is best to plan bandage changes in the most economical way to avoid multiple expensive changes.
- Adapted ring dressings are used for bony prominences such as the elbow and the hock to reduce pressure sores.
- Bandages are an aid to the ongoing healing of the wound and help to stabilize the wound and prevent disruptions in the healing process.
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