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37 Cards in this Set
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6 Goals of Bandaging: |
1. Control hemorrhage
2. Immobilize
3. Prevent desiccation, contamination, more trauma
4. Assist in mechanical debridement
5. Prevent hematoma, seroma through compression
6. Keep warm, decrease healing time |
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Bandaging Principles:
Bandages are composed of 3 layers: |
1. primary
2. secondary
4. tertiary |
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Bandage padding should be put on _____________, not too loose or too tight |
evenly |
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Bandage should not interfere with _________________ _______________. |
granulation tissue |
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Bandage layers:
1. primary layer is aka: _________.
2. Primary layer has what kind of contact with wound? |
1. contact layer
2. direct contact |
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Secondary layer of bandage is aka ________ _____________ ___________.
It is placed ____________ ______________ ___________. |
padded conforming layer
over primary layer |
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Tertiary layer is aka: ___________ - _____________ layer. |
holding - protective layer |
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Primary layer of bandaging may be _______________ or ____________________. |
adherent or non-adherent |
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Medicated wound dressings:
5 types |
1. collagens 2. antibacterial 3. calcium alginate 4. polyurethance foam dressing 5. polyethylene oxide, hydrogel |
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Non-adherent bandages:
2 characteristics
A non-adherent bandage would be used for a wound in which what has already developed? |
non-stick fine mesh
granulation tissue |
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Name two situations where you might use a non-adherent bandage: |
1. trauma
2. dessication |
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In adherent bandages, ___________ adheres to wide mesh material. |
tissue |
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4 types of Adherent bandages: |
1. Dry-Dry
2. Wet-Dry
3. Semi-occlusive
4. Occlusive |
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Dry-Dry Bandages
What is it?
What happens with each bandage change?
DO NOT USE ON _______________________________. |
Dry gauze over wound (+ exudate)
Debridement
Granulation bed |
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Wet-Dry Bandages
1. Wound has thick _________.
2. There is less tissue _______________.
3. Example of wet-dry bandage:
4. Should be changed how often?
5. Cover with a _________ __________________. |
1. exudate
2. dessication
3. saline-soaked gauze
4. several times/day
5. dry bandage |
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Semi-Occlusive Bandages
1. Allows penetration of _________ to wound.
2. ___________ exudate.
3. Example of a semi-occlusive bandage: |
1. air
2. minimal
3. band-aid |
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Occlusive Bandages
1. Wound cannot _______________.
2. Protects wound from _____________.
3. Do not use with _____________. |
1. breathe
2. wetness
3. exudate |
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Secondary Layer
1. Is place over the _________ layer to __________________________.
2. Example
3. Absorbs _________.
4. Goal: _____________ or ______________ limb. |
1. primary, to hold it in place
2. padding, conforming gauze
3. fluid
4. immobilizes / supports |
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________________ _________________ are incorporated with secondary layer. |
Anchoring stirrups |
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Tertiary Layer
1. This is a _____________ layer.
2. Examples (3)
3. Holds __________ and __________ layers in place.
4. Protects ______________ layers. |
1. protective
2. tape, VetWrap, elastikon
3. primary & secondary
4. inner |
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Splints
Can be either __________ toe or ___________ toe.
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open toe / closed toe |
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Splints:
Basic steps (6) |
1. shave hair 2. stirrups 3. gauze 4. stirrups onto gauze 5. splint 6. protective layer |
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What items can be used as splints? (4) |
1. tongue depressors
2. aluminum
3. cast material
4. thermoplastics |
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What type of splints can be purchased or made? (2) |
1. pre-formed plastic spoon
2. aluminum mason metasplints |
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Splinting:
__________, _________ __________ and _________ are applied to the paw and then the __________ __________ is applied to the ___________ surface of the paw. |
Stirrups, cast padding, and kling
spoon splint
ventral |
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Spoon splints should only be used to immobilize injuries ______________ the _________ and ________. |
below
carpus & hock |
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Spoon splints are not appropriate for stabilization of what two bone fractures? |
radius ulna |
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Casts
Casts prevent _________________.
Stabilize certain types of fractures: distal to _______ or ________.
Stabilize ______________ and __________.
Must extend ________ ____________ above and below any fracture. |
movement
stifle or elbow
tendons & ligaments
one joint above/below any factor |
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Specialized bandages:
Name 3 |
1. Robert Jones Bandage
2. Modified Robert Jones
3. Chest or Abdominal Bandage |
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Robert Jones Bandage:
1. for ______________ treatment of traumatized limbs (when is is used)
2. Immobilizes and applies even pressure to prevent and reduce ____________.
3. Promotes healing and prevents ___________ ____________. |
1. initial post-op
2. edema
3. further damage |
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Robert Jones Bandage:
Up to how many pounds of cotton padding can be used, depending on the ___________ of animal. |
2 lbs / size of animal |
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Robert Jones Bandage:
What is used to tighten the cotton?
When completed, bandage should feel _______________________ and should sound like a _______ __________________. |
gauze & elastic tape
firm to the touch
ripe watermelon |
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Modified Robert Jones:
1. Is a simple ___________ bandage.
2. Used to _________________________________ of limbs.
3. Are less bulky because _________ _____________ is used in stead of rolled cotton. |
1. padded
2. reduce post-op swelling
3. cast padding |
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Chest / Abdominal bandages:
1. Are applied in how many layers?
2. Apply firmly but _____ __________ _________!
3. If using for compression, must remove after how many hours? |
1. the standard 3 layers
2. DO NOT CONSTRICT
3. 1 - 2 hours |
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Slings
Ehmer Sling (AKA _________________)
1. used to immobilize ____________ limb.
2. applied to __________ _________ to keep _______________ joint stable after hip luxation repair.
3. Weight bearing or Non-Weight bearing? |
Figure of Eight Bandage
1. hind
2. rear leg, coxofemoral
3. NON-weight bearing |
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Velpeau Sling
1. Prevent weight bearing of _____________ to immobilize what type of fractures?
2. Shoulder and elbow, flexed, limb is bandaged to ____________.
3. Weight-bearing or Non-Weight bearing? |
1. forelimb, scapular
2. thorax
3. Non-weight bearing |
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Monitoring bandages & splints:
Check tissue __________ and ____________ bandage for:
6 things |
above / below bandage:
1. heat 2. cold 3. swelling 4. exudate 5. odor 6. color |
