Poor maintenance of the stump will cause some serious problems to the stump.  Today, YOBAND will introduce to you about the maintenance of the stump. We hope you can learn the methods of the stump maintenance and protect your stump from other diseases.

 First, skin care
 To keep your stump skin in good condition, you should do the following every night:
 1. Use warm water and neutral soap to clean the skin of the stump.
 2. Rinse the stump thoroughly and avoid soap from irritating your skin.  Do not immerse the stump in warm water for a long time, as it can soften your skin and cause edema.
 3. Dry the skin thoroughly, avoid rubbing hard and other factors that may stimulate the skin.
 4. Gently massage the stump several times a day, which will help to reduce the sensitivity of the stump and increase the tolerance of the stump to pressure. Second, wrapping the stump
 An elastic bandage is wrapped to shrink and shape the stump in preparation for the fitting of a prosthetic limb.  Use a dry bandage and the stump should also be dry.
 (1) Roll the bandage outward, and then wrap it from back to front to cover the inside. Keep the bandage flat to avoid wrinkling and stimulating the skin.
 (2) The bandage continues to be wound down the back of the stump to the outer end of the stump.
 (3) Continue to wrap the bandage back and forth in an oblique fashion until the skin of the stump is completely covered. At least two layers of bandage are required to completely cover the stump under stable pressure.
 Avoid wrapping the end of the stump in one direction, as this may cause wrinkles at the scar.  Do not loop around bandage, which is very possible to obstruct blood circulation.
 (4) The end of the bandage is inclined, fixed on the stump with adhesive tape, do not use a pin.
 There should be no pain in the bandage.
Move the bandage or rewind it if there is feeling of pain. Rewind the bandage every 3-4 hours or when the bandage slips and pleats.

Third, the treatment of elastic bandage
 Use a clean elastic bandage to help prevent skin problems.
 (1) Elastic bandages should be cleaned when used for more than 48 hours.
 Wash the elastic bandage by hand, using neutral soap and warm water, and rinse thoroughly with water. Do not wring the bandage.
 (2) Spread the elastic bandage flat on a smooth surface to dry, so as not to damage the elasticity.
 Avoid heat radiation and sun exposure directly.  Do not place in a dryer.  Do not hang to dry.  Fourth, cautions
 ✔ Things should be done:
 (1) Clean the stump every night.
 (2) The stump should be covered with an elastic bandage at all times.
 (3) Rewrap the stump frequently.
 (4) Wash elastic bandages frequently.
 ✘ taboo:
 (1) Soak the stump.
 (2) Shave the stump.
 (3) Apply detergent to the stump.
 (4) Sitting for a long time.
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