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Applying Bandages
4-H Veterinary ScienceExtension Veterinary Medicine
Texas AgriLife Extension ServiceCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M Systemhttp://aevm.tamu.edu
Objectives
Discuss reasons to bandage or not bandage patients for medical treatments
Describe types of bandages Describe techniques for applying bandages
Why?
Not usually needed Applies pressure Support Medication Protection
Contamination Irritants
Movement restriction
Common bandage sites Lower limbs
Knee/hock to foot
Difficulties Head Upper body
Precautions
Tightness Discomfort Lameness Circulatory interference
Pressure necrosis
Cleanliness Dry Clean
Re-bandaging Clean Re-medicate Promotes healing
Excess joint movement Causes irritation Tissue granulation
Environmental factors Weather
Humidity Heat Rain
Secondary infections Insects
Cause irritation Repellents
Animal itself Tail Grass Licking Rubbing
Types of bandages
Wound Pressure
Pressure Bandage on Horse
Wound Bandage on Dog
Wound Bandage
Use Cover wounds
Padding Gauze Cotton Disposable diaper
Top wrap Elastic wrap
Vet wrap Roll gauze
Possibly tape
How to Apply Wound Bandages Step one
Be sure that paw and hair coat is dry. Moisture under a bandage will stink and damage their skin.
Step two Apply any medicated ointments or salve to the wound
area. I usually just put these on the gauze instead of trying to smear them on the dog — especially if the wound is tender
How to Apply Wound Bandages
Step three Place a layer of gauze/sponge
directly over the wound site.
Step four Apply a layer of cushion —
cast padding, roll cotton. This layer is very important to keep the bandage from getting too tight.
How to Apply Wound Bandages
Step five Apply a layer of stretch gauze.
This holds your cotton in place Step six
Apply an outer covering — medical tape or stretchable wrap. This layer protects the under layers from wear and moisture.
The Final Product
Step seven Apply tape to top ½ on bandage and ½ on
hair coat to prevent slipping. Apply moderate pressure to ensure that tape sticks well.
Pressure Bandage Uses
Control bleeding Reduce/minimize swelling Provide support Restrict joint movement
Padding 1-2 inches
Cotton Quilting Anything smooth and moldable
Elastic wrap
Snug at base and looser at top
Cat Declaw Pressure Bandage
•Abundant padding around paw
•Evenly distributed
•“Snuggest” around tip of paw
•Prevent bleeding
•Prevent swelling
Applying bandages
Apply medication Apply the pad Undo wrap Hold pad and apply wrap around the area
May possibly have to twist wrap Keep snug, but not to tight Secure
Split gauze to form strips and tie Tape
Apply above and below
Precautions
Too Tight Bandages Discomfort Temporary lameness Cut off circulation
Too Loose Bandages Irritation Tissue granulation
Not routinely changed Infections
Un-bandaged Insect irritation Infection Improperly heals
Rule of Thumb:
Don’t bandage unless you absolutely have to!