Judging whether the bandage is too tight can be done from the following aspects:
1. Observe the color and swelling: observe the color and swelling of the bandaged area after surgery. If the bandage is too tight, the color of the area will turn purple, the swelling will be obvious, and it may even cause pain.
2. Touch: You can touch the bandage gently with your fingers. If you feel a clear sense of pressure, the bandage may be too tight.
3. Discomfort: If the bandage is too tight, it will cause local discomfort, such as pain, numbness, and coldness. At the same time, a too tight bandage may also affect the motor function of the fingers or limbs, causing the fingers or limbs to be unable to bend or straighten normally.
4. Blood circulation: It can be judged by observing the blood circulation, sensation, and motor function of the distal fingers or limbs. If the splint and bandage are too tight, it may affect blood circulation, causing swelling, numbness, coldness, pain, etc. of the fingers or limbs.
5. Tightness: The tightness of the bandage should be moderate, neither too tight nor too loose. Too tight will affect blood circulation, and too loose may not effectively fix the wound or dressing.
In summary, judging whether a bandage is too tight is mainly done by observing the color and degree of swelling, touch, discomfort, blood circulation, tightness, etc. If the bandage is found to be too tight, the tightness of the bandage should be adjusted in time or seek help from a doctor.
