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Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills:
A Nursing Process Approach, 3rd edition

Name Date

Unit Position

Instructor/Evaluator: Position

SKILL 9-15

Applying a Figure-Eight Bandage

Goal:The bandage is applied correctly without injury or

complications. Comments

1. Review the medical record and nursing plan of care to
   determine the need for a figure-eight bandage.


2. Perform hand hygiene. Put on PPE, as indicated.


3. Identify the patient. Explain the procedure to the patient.


4. Close curtains around bed and close the door to the room,
   if possible. Place the bed at an appropriate and comfortable
   working height, usually elbow height of the caregiver (VISN
   8 Patient Safety Center, 2009).


5. Assist the patient to a comfortable position, with the
   affected body part in a normal functioning position.


6. Hold the bandage roll with the roll facing upward in one
   hand while holding the free end of the roll in the other
   hand. Make sure to hold the bandage roll so it is close to
   the affected body part.


7. Wrap the bandage around the limb twice, below the joint,
   to anchor it.


8. Use alternating ascending and descending turns to form a
   figure eight. Overlap each turn of the bandage by one-half
   to two-thirds the width of the strip.
   9.Unroll the bandage as you wrap, not before wrapping.
   10.Wrap firmly, but not tightly. Assess the patient’s comfort
   as you wrap. If the patient reports tingling, itching,
   numbness, or pain, loosen the bandage.


9. After the area is covered, wrap the bandage around the
   limb twice, above the joint, to anchor it. Secure the end of
   the bandage with tape, pins, or self-closures. Avoid metal
   clips.


10. Place the bed in the lowest position, with the side rails up.
    Make sure the call bell and other necessary items are
    within easy reach.


11. Remove PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.


12. Elevate the wrapped extremity for 15 to 30 minutes after
    application of the bandage.

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