1. Apply the 'Rondopad'
with the shiny side against the wound.
2. Apply a layer of 'Orthoband' or cotton wool. This offers both
support and absorbency for discharging or bleeding wounds.
3. The 'Orthoband' has
been continued to just the above the 'knee' or carpal joint. This helps secure
the bandage and offers added support.
4. Next comes a layer of 'Crepe Knit' bandage this secures the layers
so far and offers a good support layer.
5. For emergency purposes the 'Crepe Knit' bandage can simply be
tied or taped to finish the bandage.
6. For a more durable and supportive bandage 'Coflex' cohesive flexible
bandage is applied. 'Coflex' is very elasticated and it is VITAL that it is
applied loosely.
7. Here the 'Coflex' bandage has been pulled away from the roll and
loosened before applying. Circulation may be affected if coflex is applied
too tightly. You should be able to comfortably fit a finger between the bandage
and the limb. If you cannot or it is difficult, remove the 'Coflex' and only
reapply if you are confident that it is not too tight.
8. The bandage is complete.
9. Just to prove that no animals were harmed in the filming of this
sequence, Scally receives a well earned cuddle!
(all bandaging materials are available in the "First
Aid" section of the catalogue. For this bandage on Scally who is a medium
sized dog we used a 5cm x 5cm Rondopad, 5cm wide Orthoband, 5cm wide Crepe
knit bandage and a 5cm wide Coflex bandage).
