FULL LIMB BANDAGE Best applied in a weight-bearing position

FULL LIMB BANDAGEBest applied in a weight-bearing position

Items you Need

Ointment Non-adherent (Telfa) PadSoft Cling Gauze Sheet CottonBrown GauzeVet WrapElastikonBandage Scissors

Step 1: Apply non-adherent (Telfa) pad to wound area with prescribed ointment. Secure with soft-cling gauze if necessary.

Step 2: Apply sheet cotton to lower limb for padding.

Step 3: Snugly and evenly apply brown gauze to lower limb (6 inch works best). Be careful not to extend gauze over the edges of the cotton padding.

Step 4: Apply a second bandage of sheet cotton to upper limb covering either knee (forelimb) or hock (hindlimb). Secure snugly with brown gauze.

Step 5: Apply vet wrap (4 inch works best) over brown gauze. Use snug, even pressure and be sure not to extend the vet wrap above or below the cotton.

Step 6: Apply the “racing stripe” with Elastikon if desired.

Step 7: Secure the top and bottom of the bandage with Elastikon.

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