First Aid Roller Bandage

There are three main types of bandages.
First aid roller bandage. This new range of workplace first aid kits all conform to the standard bs 8599 1 2019. The rules for application of bandages in first aid first aid. First aid is critical in emergency situations like injury illness or a sudden health emergency. Sterile gauze wraps rolls for bandaging wounds and binding dressings.
Conforming gauze roll bandage available individually wrapped in boxes bags and wholesale bulk buy to the public. Hold the injured area steady. Durapore medical tape silk tape 1 in. Large leg or trunk 150 mm.
Upper arm knee and lower leg 100 mm. The first necessity for a first aid kit is a variety of bandages anti bacterial swabs an antiseptic gauze pads sting relief pain killers bandage scissors and adhesive tape etc. Learn how to safely and securely apply roller bandages to treat strains and sprains. Use these to support injured limbs limit swelling maintain pressure on wounds and hold dressings in place.
Put some cotton wool on the part to be bandaged so that the bandage does not slip or cause cutting into the skin underneath. Constrictive bandage for use as tourniquet. For dressing retention conforms well to the body. Bs 8599 1 is the british standard for first aid kits in the workplace.
As a general guide the following widths are recommended. X 10 yards each roll 4 4 out of 5 stars 404. Ever ready first aid triangular bandage 40 x 40 x 56 12 count 100 cotton 3 7 out of 5 stars 138. Trauma pads 5 x 9 combine abd pack of 5 4 6 out of 5 stars 361.
For general and simple dressing retention. For arm sling and general bandaging or padding. To apply a roller bandage to a wound follow these steps. Use in first aid.
Use these to support injured joints and hold dressings on fingers or toes. To provide light support for minor sprains and strains. Hold the roll of the roller bandage in the right band when applying bandage on the left side and in the left hand when applying it to the right side. Soft and absorbent the gauze can hold dressing on wounds yet provide flexibility for movement if.
They can be used particularly for ankles knees wrists or elbows. All techniques are endorsed and authorised by st john ambulance st andr.