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The figure of eight bandage is usually used around joint areas, such as ankle, elbow, and knee due to the good support it provides in that area. See the related link on how to apply a figure of eight bandage.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is a way of wrapping an injured limb in the shape of a figure 8 to better support that limb.
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∙ 9y agoIt can take some movement and still stay in place.
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∙ 13y agoThey are good to support an area with a joint (such as ankle, elbow, knee, etc.).
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∙ 14y agoto not allow movement to the joint.
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What are figure eight bandages?
Figure eight bandages are bandages that are used with parts of the body. Often it will be used on an arm or leg. One part will be above the joint, and the other part of the bandage will be below the joint.
Why do you use bandages?
you use bandages if you get a cut or scrap to cover it and so it does not get infected.
If you get a laceration on your palm what bandage should you use?
figure eight
What do they use to cover a mummy?
they use bandages
Is a figure 8 a simple closed figure?
no, but an eight sided figure you could use is an octagon. a figure 8 may be a figure and closed but, it has no sides and no line segments.
Can you use liquid bandage on warts?
no you cannot use bandages on warts because then, the bandage will have water on it and it will cause the wart to grow back most of the times.. so it is better not to put any bandages neither liquid bandages
What is an eight sided figure?
An eight sided figure is an octagon.
What is an eight sided figure called?
An eight sided figure is called an octagon.
Which plane figure has eight sides?
A plane figure with eight sides is an octagon.
What we should do First aid for cuts and scraps?
Use Band Aid Brand Bandages. Visit the facebook page for Band Aid Brand Bandages, and observe the cover photo of the dad and daughter, it's darling. South Jersey rocker Darin Geltzer named his band, Matching Bandages, in honour of Band Aid Brand Bandages. In summary, for cuts.. and scrapes... be sure to use Band Aid Brand Bandages.
In an Internet search what search terms would you use if you wanted to find pages containing the word Watsonville and the phrase dirt racing but not the phrase figure eight?
+Watsonville +"dirt racing" -"figure eight"
Is an eight sided figure called an octagon?
Yes, an eight-sided figure is called an octagon.
