Postoperative bandages: selection and use

After a person has an operation, doctors recommend that he wear a special bandage. It allows you to prevent side effects.

Content

Read more about the varieties of bandages after the operation and the features of the choice will be described in this article.

The main classification of postoperative bandages

After surgery, it is recommended to wear special locks, which are made of elastic materials. Each separate species is designed for a certain part of the body.

It should be noted that there are such postoperative bandages on sale:

for hip joints. You need to wear a bandage after an operation during which the joint changes;
for ribs, if the intervention was carried out in the chest area;
for arms and legs;
after childbirth. Such a fixer should be worn by girls who made a cesarean section. It will help restore muscles and accelerate the healing of the seam;
for the neck. It is used after surgery on cervical vertebrae;
abdominal. This option is used if the operation was carried out in the abdominal cavity.

Bandages can be used for many parts of the body

Types of postoperative bandages

On sale there are postoperative bandages in the form of a belt and panties.

In turn, the options in the form of a belt are divided into such types:

Soft. This is a universal option that allows you to protect the seams and remove the load. In addition, they accelerate the rehabilitation process. The average height is about 20-25 cm.
Reinforced. Such bandages are characterized by the presence of special plastic plates that support the spine. There are models in which the number of plates is 2-6 pcs. The purchase must be made based on medical recommendations. Such bandages can be worn for prevention, if you often experience your back pain, or you have excess weight. They are also suitable for people who are actively involved in sports. Plastic plates are quite flexible, so the bends of the human body are easily repeated. It is recommended to wear such bandages after injuries, with osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, with lumbar spondylosis and with diseases of the spine. On average, the height of the products is 25-30 cm.
Tough. Characterized by the presence of metal plates. This is the best option for those who are contraindicated in excessive mobility and load. Such bandages should be used only as prescribed by the attending physician. Height can be from 20 to 30 cm.

There are also postoperative bandages in the form of panties that are advisable to use if surgery was performed on the abdominal organs.

Their main purpose:

prevent organs lowering;
create a compression that will return to the form after childbirth;
prevent the formation of hernia after surgery;
assistance in restoring form after liposuction and laparoscopy;
figure correction.

Why do you need a postoperative bandage?

It is believed that postoperative bandages are characterized by such functions:

Support the internal organs in an anatomical position, and do not allow them to shift.
They help to tighten the seams faster.
Reduce swelling and hematomas.
Do not allow the seams to become inflamed.
Restore the elasticity of the skin.
Limit mobility a little. Therefore, the patient will not be able to make sharp movements that are dangerous to health.
Reduce pain.

How to choose a postoperative bandage?

When choosing a postoperative bandage, it is advisable to take into account the patient's anatomy.

A number of other factors also affect the choice, among which:

how difficult the operation was;
the state of muscle tissue.

To choose the right bandage, you should consult a doctor. It will help to choose the optimal rigidity, because it affects how much mobility will be limited.

How to choose the size of the postoperative bandage?

The size of the postoperative bandage is very important, because the useful effect depends on this. Too small sizes can violate blood flow to the seam, which can provoke tissue necrosis. This is very dangerous for human health.
Too large sizes will not be able to fully support The operated area, and will be poorly fixed. This is fraught minimum benefit.
Before choosing the size, you should read from which material the bandage is made. Choose hypoallergenic materials. It is better if they have excellent air exchange properties. Doctors advise you to give preference to models that are made of cotton and liraku. The use of elastan and rubberized latex is also allowed. Such materials pass the air well, so the skin will not sweat.
The best option is bandages that have multi -stage adjustment. You can fit the size for yourself. Models with a wide sticky tape are well attached. However, there are options that are equipped fasteners, hooks and lacing. Some patients note that such fixers are uncomfortable. Therefore, you must take into account your own sensations.
On most packs with bandages there is a dimensional table. Therefore, you can choose the best option based on your own measurements. The cost can be played, depending on the variety, size and stiffness. You should also take into account the brand that is engaged in the production of goods. Often, bandages from well -known manufacturers are characterized by higher cost.

Example sizes for the bandage of the abdominal cavity — An example of the size for the bandage on the abdominal cavity

How to wear a postoperative bandage?

Before putting on a postoperative bandage, pre -sign up for an appointment with a doctor. He will tell you how to correctly wear a certain type of lock.

There are also several universal recommendations that each patient should adhere to:

Bandages designed for fixation chest, should only be put on in lying position. This will allow the internal organs to be in an anatomical position. First, the bandage must be put under the lower back or upper back, and then fixed with special locks. If you have been using the bandage for a long time (about a week), then you can already wear it in a standing position. Make sure that there is no feeling of pain or discomfort. If necessary, you can loosen.
Pour the bandages only in the morning. After walking, a person may have swelling that will prevent proper fixation.
The sock mode depends on the doctor’s prescription. Recommended wearing time - up to 8 hours. In the evening, the bandage needs to be removed. You should also take a 15-minute break every 2 hours. If you first use such a device, start wearing a bandage from 15 minutes. After you can gradually increase the time. If the doctor prescribed a specific time, then it is impossible to violate the requirements.
Put on bandages on top of the T -shirtso that rashes do not appear on the skin.
Duration of application - 1-2 weeks. This time is enough for the internal organs to be in a stable position, and the seams do not disperse. Such terms are suitable for light and average complexity of operations. If the intervention was difficult, the bandage will have to be worn for 1-3 months. For a longer time of use can provoke atrophy of muscle tissue.

If you do not want the bandage to stretch out, and has become unusable that it negatively affect the degree of fixation, follow several basic care rules.

The main recommendations are spelled out on the package, however, there are several other rules:

For washing you need to use warm water with a small amount of soap.
Not too trite the product. It is enough to rinse it a little in soapy water.
Do not unscrew the bandage. It is enough to squeeze the water a bit.
Drying should be carried out in a horizontal position. It is not recommended to leave products near heating devices. It is impossible for direct sunlight to fall on the bandage, because they will spoil the structure of the canvas.
Avoid ironing.

Now you know that there are a large number of bandages that are advisable to use after surgery. It is important that you choose them based on the doctor’s prescriptions. After all, self -medication, in particular, in the postoperative period, can be dangerous to health and life.

Postoperative bandage: reviews

Veronica, 35 years old: After the birth, which were carried out through a cesarean section, the doctor said that it was necessary to purchase a postoperative bandage. As it turned out, it is quite difficult to choose it. It’s good that it was possible to buy it at the pharmacy of the maternity hospital, and they helped me with the selection. Such a device helped the seams tightly drag out, because dust and sweat did not get into them.

Nadezhda, 57 years old: After the operation on the knee joint, I had to face the difficulty of choosing a postoperative bandage. Fortunately, everything took place under the supervision of a doctor who helped in the choice, and also taught him to correctly record him.
Denis, 37 years old: After the accident, an operation was performed in the lumbar region. In advance, the doctor said to purchase a special bandage. With the help of a pharmacist who worked in a pharmacy, the purchase went quickly and easily. I can say that such a bandage is the best tool in the postoperative period. Yes, at first it was uncomfortable. After 3-4 days, I realized that he helps the seams to hold on, and also does not allow me to perform dangerous loads for health.

Useful articles about health: