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Elastic Bandage and Triangular Bandage

Elastic bandages and triangular bandages are both commonly used first aid supplies. [1] Elastic bandages are stretchy rolled bandages that wrap around injured body parts to provide compression and support. [2] Triangular bandages are made from strong cloth cut into a triangle shape, which can be folded and used to immobilize injuries or maintain compressions. Both bandages are used to stabilize injuries, control swelling, ease pain, and support healing.

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Elastic Bandage and Triangular Bandage

Elastic bandages and triangular bandages are both commonly used first aid supplies. [1] Elastic bandages are stretchy rolled bandages that wrap around injured body parts to provide compression and support. [2] Triangular bandages are made from strong cloth cut into a triangle shape, which can be folded and used to immobilize injuries or maintain compressions. Both bandages are used to stabilize injuries, control swelling, ease pain, and support healing.

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ELASTIC BANDAGE TRIANGULAR BANDAGE

Definition: Definition:
 An elastic bandage is a stretchy  A triangular bandage is made
rolled bandage designed to from a strong type of cloth which
wrap around an injured body has been cut into a right-angle
part. They come in several triangle. The triangle can be
widths, ranging from 2 inches to folded down into a “cravat.”
6 inches
 An elastic bandage puts gentle,
even pressure on the tissue
around an injury to decrease
pain and swelling. It also gives
support to an injured area.
Uses: Uses:
 Provides compression to an  To support soft tissue injuries
injured body part.  To immobilize broken bones
 Helps control swelling and ease  Used for maintaining
pain. compressions or poultices on a
 To improve blood flow to a limb head wound.
 To wrap around a limb splint  They may be used for keeping
during healing body parts, such as shoulders,
 To hold bandages in place stationary during the healing
 To hold cold or hot packs in process as well.
place

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