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How should a residual limb be wrapped?
Start near the end of the residual limb. Pull the ace wrap diagonally, in an upward direction to secure the wrap in place upon itself. Wrap, making all turns in a diagonal direction, forming a criss-cross pattern. Never use circular turns as they tend to constrict circulation.
How do you wrap a figure of 8 on a stump?
Bring the bandage to the front of the leg, then wrap diagonally with more figure-eight turns, covering the stump end and finishing with the end of the bandage in front. Figure: Anchor the end of the bandage with safety pins, clips, or adhesive tape.
How do you wrap a stump dressing?
General guidelines
- Use 1 or 2 clean 4-inch elastic bandages each day.
- Sit on the edge of a firm bed or chair.
- Always wrap in a diagonal direction.
- Keep the tension greatest at the end of the limb.
- Make sure there are at least 2 layers of bandage and that no layer directly overlaps another.
What is Figure 8 bandage technique?
Figure-of-eight bandage involves two turns, with the strips of bandage crossing each other at the side where the joint flexes or extends. It is usually used to bind a flexing joint or body part below and above the joint.
What is a figure 8 wrap?
A bandage applied alternately to two parts, usually two segments of a limb above and below the joint, in such a way that the turns describe the figure 8.
What is a figure eight bandage?
Definition of figure-of-eight bandage : a bandage in which the successive turns cross each other as in the figure eight.
Which is the correct way to bandage a stump?
When should I start stump bandaging?
proper positioning in bed immediately after sur gery; walking, exercise, and stump bandaging are usually started a few days after surgery. Early preprosthetic treatment and prosthetic fitting lead to better adjustment and rehabilitation of the amputee.
What part of the body can you use Figure 8 bandage on?
A bandage in which the turns cross each other like the figure eight, used to retain dressings, to exert pressure for joints (or to leave the joint uncovered), to fix splints for the foot or hand, for the great toe, and for sprains or hemorrhage.