Oblique Bandage (Noun)
Meaning
A bandage in which successive turns proceed obliquely up or down a limb.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor applied an oblique bandage to the patient's injured leg to provide extra support and stability.
- In the emergency room, medical staff often use oblique bandages to treat sprains and fractures.
- The nurse carefully unwound the oblique bandage to inspect the wound on the patient's arm.
- Using an oblique bandage helped to reduce swelling in the patient's ankle after the accident.
- To immobilize the sprained ankle, the doctor advised the use of an oblique bandage for a few weeks.