concept about triangular bandage – An orthopedic nurse is a nurse who specializes in treating patients with bone, limb, or musculoskeletal disorders. Nonetheless, because orthopedics and trauma typically follow one another, head injuries and infected wounds are frequently treated by orthopedic nurses.
Ensuring that patients receive the proper pre-and post-operative care following surgery is the responsibility of an orthopedic nurse. They play a critical role in the effort to return patients to baseline before admission. Early detection of complications following surgery, including sepsis, compartment syndrome, and site infections, falls under the purview of orthopedic nurses.
Concept About Triangular Bandage
Definition of Triangular bandage :
Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck.
Parts of triangle bandage:
1. The apex point.
2. The base or lower side, which is the longest.
3. The two sides.
4. The two ends.
5. Inner and outer surface the inner being that next to the
Uses/Importance/Function:
1. It is used for slings.
2. It is used for immobilized fracture of dislocation.
3. It is used for immobilize an injured part so as to relieve pain
4. It is used for maintain splints in position.
5. It correct deformity.
[Reference: Manipal of Manual of Nursing Procedure, Dr. (Mrs.) Ratna Prakash, Vol-1, Part-B, P-203+ Lecture]
Types of triangular bandage fold: There are four types of triangular bandage folds. These are –
1. No folded.
2. Folded once.
3. Folded twice, broad fold bandage.
4. Folded thrice narrow fold bandage.
[Reference: Manipal of Manual of Nursing Procedure, Dr. (Mrs.) Ratna Prakash, Vol-1, Part-B, P-205]
The forms of triangular bandage with their uses
1. Open bandage:
Uses:
- Large arm sling
- Keeping dressing in place on scalp on scalp, chest, abdomen, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee or foot.
- Fanning.
2. Broad fold: It is made by bringing the apex of the bandage down to the base and then folding it again.
Uses:
- Small arm sling
- Immobilizing certain fractures where splints cannot be used.
- Tying lower limbs together when one is fractured and a splint is not used.
3. Narrow fold: It is made by folding the broad fold once to reduce its width by half.
Uses:
- Keeping dressing in place.
- Applying pressure to wounds to stop bleeding.
- Keeping splints in position.
- Padding splints.
[Reference: Manipal of Manual of Nursing Procedure, Dr. (Mrs.) Ratna Prakash, Vol-1, Part-B, P-203-204]
Figure of eight bandage
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