When using the emergency bandage why do you reverse the wrapping direction and continue bandaging the wound once the elastic bandage is placed through the pressure bar?

Answer 1

The pressure bar increases the pressure on the wound, thus crushing the veins and arteries and stopping the wound from bleeding. The reverse action of the pressure bar and pulling the dressing over the top of the pressure bar multiplies the pressure over the wound.

Answer 2

I am assuming you are talking about the "Isralei Bandage". Reversing direction increases the pressure over the wound thereby increasing the effectiveness of the bandgae in controlling bleeding.

You don't need a special bandgae to do this, you can use any rolled guaze bandage. As your wrapping the bandage around the wound, twist the bandage when it is over the wound. This increases pressure and helps control bleeding.

Answer 3

This forces the pad onto the wound and provides direct pressure and controls bleeding.

Answer 4

this forces the pad onto the wound and provides direct pressure and controls bleeding

Answer 5

this forces the pad onto the wound and provides direct pressure and controls bleeding

Answer 6

this forces the pad onto the wound and provides direct pressure and controls bleeding

Answer 7

By reversing the wrapping direction and continuing to bandage the wound, the pad is forced onto the wound and provides direct pressure and controls bleeding