ROLLER BANDAGE FOR HAND ANDWRIST.—For the hand and wrist, a figure-eightbandage is ideal. Anchor the dressing, whether it is onthe hand or wrist, with several turns of a 2- or 3-inchbandage. If on the hand, anchor the dressing withseveral turns and continue the bandage diagonallyupward and around the wrist and back over the palm.Make as many turns as necessary to secure thecompress properly (fig. 3–5).ROLLER BANDAGE FOR ANKLE ANDFOOT.—The figure-eight bandage is also used fordressings of the ankle, as well as for supporting asprain. While keeping the foot at a right angle, start a3-inch bandage around the instep for several turns toanchor it. Carry the bandage upward over the instepand around behind the ankle, forward, and again acrossthe instep and down under the arch, thus completingone figure-eight. Continue the figure-eight turns,overlapping one-third to one-half the width of thebandage and with an occasional turn around the ankle,until the compress is secured or until adequate supportis obtained (fig. 3–6).ROLLER BANDAGE FOR HEEL.—The heelis one of the most difficult parts of the body to bandage.Place the free end of the bandage on the outer part ofthe ankle and bring the bandage under the foot and up.Then carry the bandage over the instep, around theheel, and back over the instep to the starting point.Overlap the lower border of the first loop around theheel and repeat the turn, overlapping the upper borderof the loop around the heel. Continue this procedureuntil the desired number of turns is obtained, andsecure with several turns around the lower leg (fig.3–7).R O L L E R B A N D A G E F O R A R M A N DLEG.—The spiral reverse bandage must be used tocover wounds of the forearms and lower extremities;3-5Figure 3–4.—Roller bandage for the elbow.Figure 3–5.—Roller bandage for the hand and wrist.Figure 3–7.—Roller bandage for the heel.Figure 3–6.—Roller bandage for the ankle and foot.
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