1. Emergency First Aid
for Children
13. Dressings and
Bandages

2. Dressings
• Dressings may stick to a wound but
their benefits outweigh any discomfort
caused on removal
• Use purpose made sterile dressing
wherever possible
• If none available, use any clean, non-
fluffy material
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3. Dressings
General rule for applying:
• Dressing should extend beyond wound’s edges
• Place dressing directly onto wound (do not slide)
• If bleeding seeps through, do not remove
instead apply another dressing
• If possible wear disposable gloves (except if
adhesive dressing)
• Avoid touching the dressing where it will come
into contact with the wound
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4. Bandaging
Has several roles:
• Controls bleeding
• Aids the return of blood from wound site
• Ensures dressing stays in place
• Immobilises and supports injured limbs
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5. Bandages
3 Basic types:
For securing
Roller Bandage dressings and
supporting limbs
For making slings or
Triangular bandages secure large
dressings
For supporting injured
Tubular bandages limbs and holding
dressings on digits

6. Tying a Reef Knot
Triangular Bandage
“Right over left then left over right !”
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7. Emergency First Aid
for Children
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