Esmarch bandage
Esmarch Bandage
Esmarch Bandage (pronounced: es-march band-age) is a type of bandage used in medical procedures, particularly in orthopedics and surgery. It is named after the German surgeon Johannes Friedrich August von Esmarch who introduced it in the 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Esmarch Bandage" is derived from the name of its inventor, Johannes Friedrich August von Esmarch, a German surgeon who was a pioneer in the field of orthopedics and surgery. He introduced this bandage as a method to control bleeding during surgical procedures.
Description
The Esmarch Bandage is a wide, elastic bandage that is used to exsanguinate, or remove blood from, an extremity before surgery. The bandage is wrapped tightly from the distal (farthest from the center of the body) to the proximal (closest to the center of the body) end of the limb. This forces the blood out of the limb, allowing the surgeon to operate in a bloodless field.
Usage
The Esmarch Bandage is commonly used in orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, and other procedures where a bloodless field is necessary. It is also used in the treatment of venous insufficiency and lymphedema.
Related Terms
- Exsanguination: The process of removing blood from a body part, often using an Esmarch Bandage.
- Orthopedic surgery: A branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
- Vascular surgery: A surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction.
- Venous insufficiency: A condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart.
- Lymphedema: A long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Esmarch bandage
- Wikipedia's article - Esmarch bandage
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