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Leg Ace Bandaging. After a burn injury or leg wound, wrapping the affected limb with ace wraps helps prevent swelling, pooling of blood, graft loss, and long-term change of color. The ace wraps may also prevent pain and itching by giving support and pressure over areas of swelling and scarring.
Ace Wrapping Lower Extremity (Leg) After Amputation. Ace wrapping after amputation prepares for fitting of artificial limbs (prostheses). Ace wrapping shrinks and shapes the leg end. To wrap, begin with a dry rolled ace bandage. Your leg should also be dry.
Stretch/pull the Ace wrap as you unroll at the distal end and progressively remove the tension as the roll approaches the knee. Repeat this technique with compression at the bottom and mild compression on the top continuing the “figure 8” pattern.
1. Start with a 3- to 4-inch elastic bandage (Ace wrap). 2. Place the Velcro away from the skin. Start at your groin and angle down toward the outside end of your leg. 3. Wrap bandage around your leg and back up toward your starting point. 4. Next, wrap it in front of your leg and then angle the wrap on the back of the leg down toward the
How to Wrap an Ace Bandage: If you rolled your ankle, fell down the stairs, or think you sprained your ankle some way using an Ace bandage for a time could help you heal on your own. An Ace bandage can be used if you are too far away from a doctor to get care right away, such…
On average, 2 four inch Ace bandages are needed. For length greater than 7-8 inches, 3 bandages may be necessary. It is often easier to use a double length ace wrap or tape ends of the Ace bandage together ahead of time. However, be careful the seam is not over high pressure areas when wrapping.
After a burn or skin graft to the arms or hands, wrapping the limb with ace wraps helps prevent swelling, pooling of blood, graft loss, and permanent discoloration. The ace wraps may also prevent pain and itching by adding support and pressure to areas of inflammation and scarring.
