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S/N
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TYPES OF BANDAGES
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USES
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1
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GUAZE BANDAGE
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It can
be used for almost any bandage application, inclu |
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2
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COMPRESSION BANDAGE
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They
are good for protecting wounds on ones hands especially ones fingers |
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3
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SHORT STRETCH COMPRESSION BANDAGE
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They
are capable of shortening around the limbs after application |
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4
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TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
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It can
be used fully rolled as a sling, folded as a normal bandage. |
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5
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TUBE BANDAGE
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It is
used to hold dressing or splint on to limbs or to provide support to sprains and strains. |
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6
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ADHESIVE BANDAGE
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It is
used for injuries not serious enough to require a full size bandage. |
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7
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LIQUID BANDAGE
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It is a
typical skin treatment for minor cuts and sores that is sold by several companies |
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8
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ELASTIC BANDAGE
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It is a
stretchable bandage used to treat muscle sprains and strain by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling. |
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9
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COHESIVE BANDAGE
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It is
used on humans but also commonly used as a wrap in the legs of livestock because it will not stick to hair, so it can be easily removed. |
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10
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ROLLER BANDAGE
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They
are used for toes and fingers. |
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11
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STRIP BANDAGE
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Used
for any small wound on a flat surface. |
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12
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FINGERTIP BANDAGE
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It is
for just that- fingertips. |
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13
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KNUCKLE BANDAGE
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14
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BUTTERFLY CLOSURE
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It is
used to pull both sides of a cut back together to promote healing and help prevent infections. |
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15
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DONUT BANDAGE
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It is
used to put pressure around an impaled object without putting pressure on the object itself. |
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16
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5X9 STERILE GAUZE PAD
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It can
be used for various sizes of wound. They come in sizes from 2×2 inches or larger. |
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17
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STERILE BURN SHEET
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They
are used for wet or dry dressing |
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18
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TENSOR BANDAGES
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They
are elastic stretch bandage that provide compression and controlled pressure. |
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19
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EYE PATCH BANDAGE
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They
are placed over a wounded or infected eye. |
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20
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TUBULAR BANDAGE
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They can
be used on toes or fingers but are not at all helpful on stopping the bleeding. |