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RESPONSIBILITY PRE-PROCEDURE

7. See that the patient is placed in a comfortable position with the part

properly supported

8. Position the body part to be bandaged in comfortable position of

normal anatomical alignment.

• Because bandages cause restriction to movement, immobilization in

normal functional position reduces risk of deformity or injury, e.g.,

elbow bent at right angles when applying the elbow bandage