How to tie a bandage

When a person is injured, bandages are often used. However, we all know that tying a bandage is a technical job that requires certain methods and skills. So below I will introduce to you in detail how to better tie a bandage. There are various ways to bandage, and you can take the most correct method according to your needs, so that the recovery of the wound can achieve better results.

Ring bandage

Used on smaller or cylindrical parts of the limbs, such as hands, feet, wrists and forehead, and also used at the beginning of various bandages. With the bandage roll facing upwards, hold it with your right hand and unfold it about 8cm. Use your left thumb to fix the head of the bandage to the area to be bandaged. Use your right hand to bandage the area in a continuous circular pattern. The number of rolls depends on the needs. Fix the end of the bandage with tape.

Spiral bandage

Used for parts with approximately equal circumference, such as upper arms, fingers, etc. Start from the distal end and bandage it in a circular pattern twice, then wrap it in a spiral shape at a 30° angle toward the proximal end, with each roll overlapping the previous roll by 2/3, and secure the end with adhesive tape. In the case of emergency lack of bandages or temporary splints, the weekly bandages do not cover each other, which is called the serpentine bandage method.

Spiral reverse bandage

When used on parts of body with different circumferences, such as forearms, calves, thighs, etc., start with two circular bandages, then spiral bandages. Then press the center of the top of the tape with the thumb of one hand, and use the other hand to fold the tape downward from this point, covering the front 1/3 or 2/3 of the circumference. Each fold should be arranged neatly in a straight line, but each fold should not be at the wound or bony prominence.

Figure 8 bandage method

Used for bandaging and fixing clavicle fractures in shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle and other joints. Taking the elbow joint as an example, first apply 2 rolls of circular bandage on the middle part of the joint. The bandage is first wrapped around the top of the joint, then around the flexion side to the bottom of the joint, then around the dorsal side of the limb to the flexion side of the limb and then around the top of the joint. Repeat this process in an "8" shape, bandaging the joint continuously above and below, with each roll overlapping the previous one by 2/3. Finally, apply 2 rolls of circular bandage above the joint and secure with tape.

Return bandage

Used for the top of the head, fingertips and limb stumps. It is a series of left-right or front-to-back bandages. After all the bandaged parts are covered, two circular bandages are then made.

The above is an introduction to how to tie different bandages. I believe that after understanding these methods, everyone should now know how to tie a bandage better. Of course, the most important thing is to protect yourself as much as possible in life and avoid getting hurt. In this way, you don’t need to worry about how to tie a bandage.