Standing Bandage - Stable Wrap

This type of wrap, a piece of quilting held in place with a stretchy roll bandage, is often used with liniment on a lower leg to reduce swelling and fluid accumulation.

Although it can stay on overnight (without liniment, which could burn the skin), a standing bandage should be removed for at least an hour out of every 12- to 16-hour period.

It doesn't matter which direction you wrap the bandage, but it is important to use even tension without pulling on the flexor or extensor tendons. Make sure the quilt stays smooth, with no wrinkles or lumps.