elastic wrap
Flexible compression bandage
An elastic wrap is a stretchable bandage used to apply compression to injured limbs, typically for sprains, strains, or swelling.
The wrap is wound snugly around the affected area to provide support and reduce inflammation: She wrapped her ankle with an elastic wrap after twisting it.
Also called an ACE bandage after a common brand.
- bandageWound covering strip
- ace bandageElastic first-aid strip
- ACEMulti-purpose abbreviation
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- sprainLigament stretch injury
twisted ankle · ankle · wrist · knee · joint support · stretch · tensor · support · injury · athletic · sports medicine · first aid · first aid kit · swelling · tight · roll · rolled up · clinic
- bandagesbandage, gauze, adhesive bandage, dressing, Band-Aid
- first aidbandage, bandages, first aid kit, tourniquet, gauze pads
- wound carebandage, bandages, gauze, gauze pads, dressings
- medical equipmentstethoscope, AED, syringe, hospital bed, surgical table
- hemostaticsthrombin, fibrin, platelets, clotting factor, hemostat
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