Gauze bandage What are the uses of and how to use them correctly

Degreasing gauze bandage It is mainly used for dressing wounds to prevent wound infection. Surgery, orthopedics and traumatology, varicose veins of lower limbs, blood circulation to prevent swelling of limbs, and dressing of swelling diseases after removal of limb fracture plaster. The following describes the use methods of gauze bandages, including

1. Use cotton cover or cotton roll as cushion at the binding part, and wrap more cotton cover or cotton roll at the place where pressure needs to be increased or where there are thin bones.

2. Wear protective gloves.

3. Before use, open the package, place the polymer (orthopedic synthesis) bandage in water at room temperature (68-77 ℉, 20-25 ℃) for 1-2 seconds, and gently squeeze the bandage to remove excessive water The curing and forming speed of polymer (orthopedic synthesis) bandage is proportional to the soaking time and water temperature of the bandage: if it needs a long time of operation, please use it directly without soaking

4. Spiral winding as required. Each lap overlaps 1/2 or 1/3 of the width of the bandage, and is tightly wrapped without too much force. The molding is completed at this time. The polymer (orthopedic synthesis) bandage needs to be stationary 30 seconds after curing (that is, to ensure the posture of the molding surface is still); 3-4 layers are enough for non load bearing parts. 4-5 layers of polymer (orthopedic synthesis) bandages can be wound on the load bearing parts. When winding, the bandages can be smoothed to ensure good support and adhesion between each layer. Gloves can be dipped in water to smooth the bandages to achieve better results.

5. The curing time of polymer (orthopedic synthesis) bandage is about 3-5 minutes (depending on the soaking time and water temperature of the bandage). Support will be felt after 20 minutes.

Correct use of absorbent gauze bandage:

Degreasing gauze bandage is a kind of medical material that directly bandages the patient's body, and its quality will largely affect whether the patient is healthy during use. Therefore, we should try to use degreasing gauze bandage with appropriate elasticity, good air permeability, and easy use when selecting it, which will be conducive to the recovery of the patient's body. Choose good quality Medical gauze bandage It is the key, so how to use it next is also a key link, because sometimes even if the bandage is good, improper operation will bring the patient a feeling of discomfort.

Before operation, the operator must use disposable gloves to avoid bacterial infection of the wound caused by direct contact with the patient's wound.

Second, we should see the patient's wound condition clearly when using it. If the wound is too swollen, it is not suitable to use the degreasing gauze bandage. We should pay attention to it.

Third, after unpacking, immerse it in water for a few seconds to make it play a better role. The temperature of water is generally 25 ℃.

Fourth, pay attention to the tightness when dressing. Do not be too tight. Impermeability will worsen the wound. If it is too loose, dust or other foreign matters will enter the wound, which is not conducive to wound healing and recovery. And the degreasing gauze bandage should be properly adjusted according to the patient's comfort.