Operational Medicine 2001
Ace Bandage

This stretchy, elastic roller bandage is used to:

• Apply a small amount of compression to an injured extremity.
• Provide additional support to an injured joint.
• Hold an ice pack firmly in place over an injury.

When applying the Ace Bandage, start by making a two or three turns around the furthest point out from the body's center (most distal). In the case of wrapping a foot or ankle, start at the toes (but don't cover the toes). The most common mistake is in apply too much tension. Remember, you are trying to apply a small amount of compression. Too much will impair blood flow and may cause injury.

Then unroll the bandage in a circular fashion, overlapping the previous turn. As you work your way more toward the center of the body (more proximal), apply less pressure, so that overall direction of compression is from the more distal areas inward toward the center of the body.

Secure the Ace with the enclosed metal clips, safety pins, or adhesive tape. To keep the metal clips from falling off, many providers place a small piece of adhesive tape over them. 

Bandage Elastic Rolled 4" X 4.5 YDS 12S

Weight: 0.10 pounds

NSN: 6510-00-935-5822

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Operational Medicine 2001
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