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How to use bandages?

• Make sure the person is in a comfortable position.

• Support the injured part before using the bandage.

• Start from the the side of injury and apply the bandage, not too loose or too tight.

• Fingers and toes be left exposed for circulation checking.

• Adopt spiral turn for the limb, inside to outside bandaging. 

• Secure the bandage with pins or tapes for roller bandages.

• Tie in a reef knot if it' s a triangular bandage.

• Five seconds' press on fingers or toes to check circulation.

How to remove bandages?

More often, when a bandage is visibly soiled, you should consider removing and changing it, unless your are instructed by the surgeon not to do so. Before removing, washing your hands thoroughly to prevent further infection. After this you can start removing the bandage from the wound. It is important not to pull the bandage directly from your skin, as it is more likely to inflict pain. Avoid doing this, you will feel less pain and the whole process will be gentler.