Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

7 Bleeding, Wound Care and Trauma

Bandages

Elastic bandages Used to support an injury or to provide even pressure on a dressing to control bleeding. They come in different widths and are easy to use. elastic bandage

Triangle bandage Cotton or linen bandage. One of the most common first aid bandages. Improvised easily from almost any material, folding options allow for multiple uses. Can be used as an improvised dressing. Adhesive bandage/tape Packaged in rolls and available in many sizes and levels of adhesion. Be careful to avoid adhesive coming in contact with the wound. Proper dressing size will prevent this. Roller bandage Cloth bandage available in many widths and thicknesses. Used to secure a dressing in place. Ends can be tied or secured with adhesive tape. Very comfortable bandage material, ideal to hold dressings on the head, neck and limbs.

roller bandage

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