Question 1

what do ace bandages do?

Accepted Answer

Compression: Ace bandages are elastic compression bandages. Can be used to reduce swelling and may provide minimal support when used as a brace.

Question 2

how often should i change a bandage?

Accepted Answer

Twice a day: Usually twice a day to start off with and then leave the wound open to the air as a scab forms. This is for some wounds. If you are talking about a complex open wound best to consult with a physician who can evaluate the wound directly.

Question 3

do wounds that weep need to be bandaged?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All open wounds need to be dressed with an appropriate dressing.  You may need a wound specialist to determine the cause of the weeping.  This has a bearing on the type of dressing used as well as ancillary treatments.

Question 4

what other purpose could bandages be used for?

Accepted Answer

One purpose: Some types of bandages could be used as physical restraints.

Question 5

are there times when i mustnt use any bandage?

Accepted Answer

Bandage: In wound care, we like bandages because the cover acts as a protectant against further injury and exposure to bacteria that may infect the wound. Specialized bandages also can assist with the healing process by various methods (depending on the status of the wound and the type of bandage. Sometimes a bandage can by irritating or causes an allergic or causes skin tears so the advantage is minimized.

Question 6

how can i confirm when to take my bandages off?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Your doctor should be able to tell you, since he knows what is being treated and why it is bandaged.

Question 7

can my wound heal faster with or without bandage?

Accepted Answer

Typically: A wound will heal faster in a protected environment under normal circumstances.  The wound bed needs to be clean, non-infected, free from dead tissue, without extreme swelling, with proper moisture and free from repeated trauma.  Usually clean daily dressing changes after wound cleaning works best.

Question 8

how do you cover it with a bandage or what kind of bandage?

Accepted Answer

Bandage?: We don't know what you are trying to cover, perhaps a wound.  If a wound it needs to be perfectly clean or you will get infected and that is not good.  Please see your doctor for proper care.    Peace and good health.

Question 9

what kind of nurse wraps bandages and deals with people with minor emergency situations?

Accepted Answer

Any: Any nurse properly trained is able to treat the conditions you describe.

Question 10

how long is recovery after having a disk removed and how often should the bandage be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on many factors, size of incision, amount of bony work that is needed. In general most patients can be done on an out patient or overnight stay basis. The wounds heal quickly within the first 2 weeks. Dressing changes are dictated by the type wound closure your surgeon does and size of wound.

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Are there times when i mustnt use any bandage?

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How can i confirm when to take my bandages off?

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Can my wound heal faster with or without bandage?

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How do you cover it with a bandage or what kind of bandage?

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What kind of nurse wraps bandages and deals with people with minor emergency situations?

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How long is recovery after having a disk removed and how often should the bandage be replaced?

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