By 吉隆坡循人中学圣约翰救伤队

1. Lesson 5
Dressing and Bandage

2. The function of the Dressing
• Contol bleeding
• Prevent infection感染
• Absorb discharge
• Avoid further injury
Adhesive

3. The Functions of bandage
• To maintain direct pressure over a dressing to control
bleeding.
• To retain dressings and splints in position.
• To prevent or reduce swelling.
• To provide support for limb or joint
• To restrict movement
• To assist in lifting and carrying casualty( easy to transport)

4. Bandage
• Whole
• Broad
• Narrow

5. Symtoms and signs indicate that a bandage is too tight
• Blue tinge of the finger or toe nails
• Pallor of the extremities(苍白）
• Tingling or loss of sensation(no
feeling)
• Coldness off the extremities
• Inability to move the fingers or toes.

6. Simple Bandage

7. • Arm sling
• Elevation sling(st john sling)
• Hand bandage ----Palm,fist
• Head bandage
• Foot bandage