Elastic bandage
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elastic-bandage-293-13505759
title:
Elastic bandage
text:
An elastic bandage is a "stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure". Elastic bandages are commonly used to treat muscle sprains and strains by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling at the place of injury. Elastic bandages are also used to treat bone fractures. Padding is applied to the fractured limb, then a splint is applied. The elastic bandage is then applied to hold the splint in place and to protect
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encyclopedia
description:
Pressure-creating dressing
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastic_bandage
date created:
date modified:
2024-04-10T19:50:10Z
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