Q: Is bandage a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint? ¶
A: Yes, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body.
Q: Is bandage often used to indicate a small gauze dressing attached to an adhesive bandage? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are bandages applied to a limb? ¶
A: Yes, This type of bandage is capable of shortening around the limb after application and is therefore not exerting ever-increasing pressure during inactivity.
Q: Is bandage the gauze bandage? ¶
A: Yes, and a simple woven strip of material, or a woven strip of material with a Telfa absorbent barrier to prevent adhering to wounds.
Q: Is bandage applied using an applicator? ¶
A: Yes, and is woven in a continuous circle.
Q: Are bandages available in a wide range of types? ¶
A: Yes, and from generic cloth strips to specialized shaped bandages designed for a specific limb or part of the body.
Q: Is bandage that it can be makeshift and made from a fabric scrap or a piece of clothing? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is bandage a piece of cloth put into a right-angled triangle? ¶
A: Yes, and often provided with safety pins to secure it in place.
Q: Are bandages used without dressings? ¶
A: Yes, such as elastic bandages that are used to reduce swelling or provide support to a sprained ankle.