How to Wrap an Ace Bandage on a Leg

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Ace® Bandage

An Ace® brand bandage is an elastic roller bandage, and it comes in several widths. A 4-inch bandage width is advised for wrapping the leg. The Ace® brand bandage is not meant for a wound, but for strains, contusions and sprains.
When wrapping the leg with an Ace® brand bandage, it's important that it isn't wrapped so tightly that it restricts circulation of the blood. Loose ends of the bandage must also be secured.
When bandaging a leg with an Ace® brand bandage, avoid covering the toe, as any changes in color of the toe would indicate a circulation problem.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

4-inch Ace® bandage

Wrap the Injured Leg with an Ace® Bandage

Step 1

Wrap the smallest part of the leg twice to anchor the Ace® bandage.
Step 2

Wrap the Ace® bandage around the leg again, slanting up while overlapping the last anchor layer.
Step 3

Make the next overlapping layer of the bandage slant down the leg.
Step 4

Continue wrapping the bandage up the leg following the above series of turns.
Step 5

Finish wrapping the leg with two straight wraps of the bandage and secure.