A bandage is a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support for the movement of a part of the body. When used with a dressing, the dressing is applied directly on a wound, and a bandage is used to hold the dressing in place. Other bandages are used without dressings, such as elastic bandages that are used to reduce swelling or provide support to a sprained ankle. Tight bandages can be used to slow blood flow to an extremity, such as when a leg or arm is bleeding heavily
Overview
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Features:
- Holding dressings in place:
- Bandages are crucial for securing dressings over wounds, preventing them from shifting and ensuring proper healing.
- Applying compression:
- Bandages can be used to apply pressure to bleeding wounds, help control swelling, and support injured joints.
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