The No-Nonsense, Practical Guide to Compression Bandages & Wraps: PLUS Basic First-Aid and Other Life-Saving Tips

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About The No-Nonsense, Practical Guide To Compression

Compression wraps prevent injury, reduce damage and improve recovery. When applied to stop or slow blood flow – e.g. for arterial bleeding or a black widow spider bite - they can save lives.Also called Ace bandages (after the widest-selling brand), athletic tape, athletic wraps, athletic straps, elastic bandages, elastic wraps, pressure bandages, stretchable bandages and athletic tape, compression wraps are most often used for the compression step of RICE.Compression wraps reduce blood flow to the bandaged area. Why is this useful in first aid? Compression wraps do a great job of reducing inflammation, and they keep swelling down. In a life-threatening emergency, tightly wrapped compression bandages are a much safer and more effective alternative to tourniquets. Elastic bandages are also great tools to have around for first aid treatments that don’t rely on compression, such as keeping broken or dislocated arms immobile.In non-first aid situations, compression wraps and garments can also be used to provide gentle muscle support. This can help muscles, skin and other tissues heal sooner and with more strength, firmness, elasticity and smoothness after large areas of the body experience tissue tearing. For example, after surgery, pregnancy or during dramatic weight loss to name a few.PLUS this book offers 4 bonus chapters on basic first-aid and other life-saving tips! A killer pocket guide to keep on hand!