Standing (Lower Limb) Bandage Best applied in a weight-bearing position
Items you Need Ointment Non-adherent (Telfa) Pad Soft Cling Gauze Sheet Cotton Brown Gauze Vet Wrap Elastikon Bandage Scissors
Step 1: Apply non-adherent (Telfa) pad to wound area with prescribed ointment. Secure with soft-cling gauze if necessary.
Step 2: Apply sheet cotton to lower limb for padding.
Step 3: Snugly and evenly apply brown gauze (6 inch works best) Step 3: Snugly and evenly apply brown gauze (6 inch works best). Be careful not to extend gauze over the edges of the cotton padding.
Step 4: Apply vet wrap (4 inch works best) over brown gauze Step 4: Apply vet wrap (4 inch works best) over brown gauze. Use snug, even pressure and be sure not to extend the vet wrap above or below the cotton.
Step 5: Secure the top and bottom of the bandage with Elastikon. Copyright © 2013. Capital Large Animal Veterinary Service, Inc.