Compression Bandaging for Caregiver
Supplies
Eucerin Lotion (low pH), Tape, Tricofix (stockinette), Mollelast (finger wrap)
Supplies (continued)
Rosidal (soft foam), Rosidal K (6 cm, 8 cm, & 10 cm)
Step 1
Cleanse/ wash arm and hand. Apply lotion.
Step 2
Cut stockinette longer than length of arm, cutting thumb hole.
Step 3
Apply stockinette over arm.
Step 4
Fold up stockinette to wrist, begin wrapping fingers, using Mollelast crossing over top of hand.
Step 5
Continue wrap around each finger (begin wrap at small thumb or small finger)
Step 6
Continue wrapping each finger, ending base of palm (Wrap same direction around each finger)
Step 7
Note wrapping in palm Palm open
Step 8
Pull stockinette over fingers
Step 9
Begin wrapping with Rosidal (foam), beginning hand, wrapping to top of the arm with 50% overlap (wrapping as smooth as possible)
Step 9 (continued)
(continued)
Step 10
Wrap to the top of the arm, tucking foam in at top of arm
Step 11
Fold stockinette down over top of foam at arm and knuckles
Step 12
Wrap Rosidal K (6 or 8 cm) Ace type bandage, beginning top of hand, going between index and thumb
Step 13
Continue overlapping in figure 8 design, ending past wrist
Step 14
Begin second bandage, Rosidal K (10 cm) at wrist, continue wrapping to top of arm with 50% overlap
Step 15
At top of arm, tape to secure Rosidal K
Step 16
Add up to 2 layers as instructed. Begin second layer of Rosidal K (10 cm) at wrist, wrapping in the opposite direction to top of arm, secure with tape.
Remove or contact your therapist if discomfort, increased edema or pain is noted.
References – Please contact Shirley.Faw@unchealth.unc.edu for a full reference sheet regarding these topics.
