Precautions for using elastic bandages

   1. Precautions for using elastic bandage


   1.1. Do not use it on the swollen area. Do not use it when the skin has lesions, such as ulcers, boils, dermatitis.

   1.2. Must wear protective gloves when using.

   1.3. Be sure to smooth the folds when using, especially the joints.

   1.4. Bandaging should be performed before getting up every morning. If the patient has already gotten up, the patient should be re-bedded, the limbs should be raised, the venous blood should be emptied, and then bandaged.

   1.5. During the dressing, the dressing should be started from the distal end of the limb and gradually wrapped around the proximal end.

   1.6. The elasticity should be moderate when bandaging, too loose and too tight are not conducive to wound healing.

  1.7. Avoid washing with hot water when cleaning, do not use detergents.


   2. The role of elastic bandage


  Elastic bandage is easy to use, beautiful and elegant, suitable pressure, good breathability, not easy to be infected, which is conducive to rapid wound healing, rapid bandaging, no allergies, and does not affect the patient's daily life.


   Elastic bandage is one of the most common rehabilitation tools. Whether it is for immediate braking after injury, or for auxiliary fixation in rehabilitation, it is the most convenient and practical.


   Elastic bandage can play the role of pressurizing and stabilizing the ankle joint, and at the same time tighten the skin to reduce the impact of the muscles.


  Practically speaking, it is easy to wear, more comfortable, and can be reused.


   3. Relevant knowledge of elastic bandage


3.1 The compression effect of the elastic bandage on the ankle joint comes from the tension of the bandage, so the bandage must be maintained with uniform and appropriate strength to tighten the bandage; at the same time, avoid excessive force, if the toes are white, numb, or acupuncture, explain It's too tight. Hurry up and try again.


   3.2. Please use elastic bandage during exercise or functional exercise after injury. The bandage must be removed twice a day for at least half an hour to maintain blood supply to the foot. Consult a doctor for a long time.


   3.3. Avoid wrinkles or protrusions during dressing to avoid crushing the skin. Remember to be elegant, beautiful, and not mummy.

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