Ear dressing

Re: Ear dressing

Sophie — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:08:46 GMT

Thankyou guys, I shall go forth and bandage!

Re: Ear dressing

SharonSP — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:16 GMT

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Would anybody recommend doing the final layer for practicals ?

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Study the OSCE for the ear bandage to see what is expected of you. You will find the final layer is required and it's usually this layer that causes excessive tension so you will need to ensure you apply carefully. Don't forget to leave one ear out of the bandage. Millpledge supply a book, or you can download a PDF version for the common bandage with good visuals. The link is www.millpledge.com/bandagebook

Hope this helps.

Re: Ear dressing

Fiona Leathers — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:38:54 GMT

If you get in touch with Millpledge, they have a very good bandaging book which I think is free,

Saying that I would do an ear with the same materials I would do a leg. Melolin or rondopad for primary dressing, Soffban or cotton wool (usually use a couple of rolls) then conforming bandage (again a couple of rolls) then finish with vet wrap but you have to be very careful with the tightness for this layer. You should always write or draw an arrow for the position of the ear.