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StandardFirstAid/Rev2/06062017 - COPYRIGHTS © SINGAPORE FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE PTE LTD
BANDAGING FOR FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
Broad and Narrow Bandage
Using triangular bandage
Broad Bandage:
1.
Fold bandage in half.
2.
Then, fold in half again.
3.
A broad bandage is mainly used for
immobilising fractures.
Narrow Bandage:
1.
Fold the broad bandage in half.
2.
A narrow bandage is used for ban-
daging and immobilising fractures
as well.
COLLARBONE FRACTURE AND DISLOCATED SHOULDER
Apply an elevated sling to support the arm.
Stabilise arm with a broad bandage.
FRACTURE OF THE HANDS OR FINGERS
Apply splint or padding on injury.
Apply an elevated sling to support the arm.
Stabilise arm with a broad bandage.
Arm Sling:
To support the upper and lower arm
(Using triangular bandage)
Step 1:
Place
triangular
bandage in
position.
Step 2:
Bring one end
around the
shoulder and
secure at the
back of the
neck.
Step 3:
Twist the
loose end and
tuck it inside
the sling.
Step 4:
For fractures
or dislocations,
add a broad
bandage
across the arm
to immobilise
FRACTURE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER LEGS
If possible, apply splints which are long enough to support both
sides of the injured leg.
Otherwise, use the uninjured leg as a splint.
Place padding in between both legs to fill up gaps.
Tie a “Figure of 8” narrow bandage on ankle.