Wrapping

What are elastic wraps used for? How would you apply them?

Identify a guideline to be followed when applying an elastic bandage correctly.

• Apply it with the body part in a relaxed position.

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  Start at the biggest circumference of the limb and work down.

• Allow for air circulation by leaving separations in the bandage.

• Apply pressure uniformly and firmly, but not too tightly.

To keep an elastic bandage from migrating and loosening, what should you do?

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  Start at the proximal end and move distally.

• Make a number of turns one on top of the other.

• Dog ear the bandage at the start.

• Use a few tight turns in the beginning.

Elastic wraps are passive bandages and are used to completely restrict the movement of the injured athlete.

• True

• False

A single-length elastic bandage is 7 yards long and a double is 14 yards.

• True

• False

When an elastic wrap is about to be placed on a body part, the loose end extends from the bottom of the roll, the back surface of the loose end is placed on the body part, and the bandage is held in position to begin the unrolling around the injured area

• True

• False