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How to tie a crepe bandage on your wrist?

Published in Wrist Bandaging 1 min read

Here's how to tie a crepe bandage (also known as an elastic bandage) on your wrist, incorporating information on securing the bandage:

Wrapping Your Wrist with a Crepe Bandage

While the provided reference is a video about wrapping a wrist with an ACE™ Brand Elastic Bandage, the principles apply to most crepe bandages. Here's a general guide:

Steps

  1. Starting Point: Begin wrapping the bandage around your wrist, ensuring the starting point is comfortable and secure.

  2. Wrapping Technique: Wrap the bandage in overlapping turns, moving up the wrist. Maintain even pressure to provide support without restricting circulation.

  3. Securing the End:

    • Self-Adhering Bandage: Smooth down the end of the self-adhering bandage to secure it. (as mentioned from 0:57 in the YouTube video titled How to Wrap a Wrist with ACE™ Brand Elastic Bandages)
    • Other Bandages: Use clips or tape that come with the bandage to secure the end.

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