| Bandage Padding Cont....... |
| Disposable Diapers. |
| Apply absorbent surface directly over prepared wound, and secure with outer, elastic bandage. |
| Comments/Drawbacks |
| Provides excellent paddin for small to large wounds; also absorbs blood/serum that might ooze from injured tissues. Because of the water resistant outer layer, this subsitute can cause excessive moisture to be held against the skin with prolonged use, ridking dermatitis. To prevent this, bandage changes should be done at least twice a day. |
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| Bubble Wrap |
| For temporary padding under a pressure or support bandage. |
| Comments/Drawbacks. |
| Provides excellent, relatively safe dossipation of compressive forces, for instance when a pressure bandage is applied to a lower leg for immediate care of a bowed tendon. Not appropriate for use over opwn wounds unless an absorbent layer (such as a Kotex pad) is applied first. The plastic holds heat and moisture against the leg, risking skin irritation. To prevent this, the bandage should be changed within 3-6 hours, with the skin disinfected and thoroughly dried before re-bandaging. |
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| Elastic Bandaging |
| Ace Bandage |
| To hold on an ice pack or medicated dressing over a wound, or to secure a light bandage. |
| Comments/Drawbacks. |
| It's generous stretch makes it inappropriate for bandages that are meant to procide support or apply moderate to high pressure-it gies too easily for these functions. Still, it's a safe choice for light bandages and dressings, where compression isn't desired, And it can be laundered and used repeatedly. Bunching and slpping can be a problem; check often and be prepared to remove the existing bandage and reapply it if this has occurred. |
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