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
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Starting Point: Begin wrapping the bandage around your wrist, ensuring the starting point is comfortable and secure.
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Wrapping Technique: Wrap the bandage in overlapping turns, moving up the wrist. Maintain even pressure to provide support without restricting circulation.
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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.