Elastic Bandages - 10 Important Things to Know When Applying Them

It is known that Elastic Bandages should be used to hold a dressing in place. However, core wound care supplies and first aid kits always include Elastic Bandages as they can also be applied to provide firm, evenly distributed compression, while maintaining steady support, to secure a splint, or to immobilize a bone fracture post trauma. These compression therapy cornerstones have been around forever, and there are hundreds of brands and styles. This article is written to educate people as to some of the best practices to use when applying an Elastic Bandage to a patient in need.