Bandage

1.	Wash hands
2.	Position patient  in comfortable position , arranging support for area to be bandaged
3.	Provide privacy
4.	Ensure that skin and or dressing is clean  and dry
5.	Separate any adjacent skin surface
6.	Align part to be bandaged , providing slight flexion if appropriate and not contraindicated
7.	Apply bandage from distal to proximal part
8.	Apply bandage with even distribution of pressure
9.	Use proper bandage turns ·         Circular §  Apply bandage so that each round overlaps the previous turn §  Secure in place ·         Spiral §  Make 2 circular turns §  Continue so that each round of bandage slightly overlaps the previous round by about two thirds , progressing up the limb §  End with 2 circular turns and secure with pins , tape or clips ·         Spiral reverse §  Make 2 circular turns §  Bring bandage upwards at 30 degree angle §  Place thumb of free hand on upper edge of bandage §  Fold bandage back on itslelf §  Perform reversal of bandage at same spot on each turn §  End with two circular turns and secure with safety pins ·         Figure of eight §  Make two circular turns §  Carry bandage above joint , around it , then below joint and around it §  Continue above and below joint making 2 circular turns §  End bandage above joint and circulation of extremity
10.	Assess tension of bandage and circulation of extremity
11.	Position patient for comfort
12.	Document procedure