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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.