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🩺 Capeline Bandaging - Complete BSc Nursing 1st Year Viva Guide

1. DEFINITION OF BANDAGE

A bandage is a piece of material used to hold a dressing in position, apply pressure, support a limb/part, restrict movement, or control bleeding.

A capeline bandage is a complex bandage of the head applied using a medium-width roller bandage, in which a band of gauze crosses and changes direction repeatedly to completely cover the head in the form of a capeline (a cap or hat shape).

2. GENERAL BANDAGING

Purpose of Bandaging

To secure and retain dressings in position
To immobilize an injured part and relieve pain
To control bleeding from wounds
To reduce or prevent swelling (edema)
To support joints after sprains or injuries
To provide compression therapy
To protect wounds from contamination

General Rules / Principles of Bandaging

Select a bandage of appropriate size and suitable material
Put the patient in a comfortable position before starting
Support the injured area while bandaging
If a joint is involved, flex it slightly
Face the patient while applying - except when applying on the head
Hold the roll of bandage in the dominant hand
Check circulation in the area distal to the bandage
Apply bandage with even, firm pressure - not too tight, not too loose
Work from distal to proximal (below to above)
Each turn should overlap the previous one by one-half to two-thirds
Tie the knot on the uninjured side (never on a bony prominence or wound)

3. TYPES OF BANDAGES

A. By Material / Structure

Type	Description	Use
Roller Bandage	Long strip rolled into a cylinder; most common	General purpose, limbs, head
Triangular Bandage	Triangle-shaped cloth	Slings, head dressings
Tubular / Stockinette	Seamless tube; slipped over limbs	Retention under casts
T-Bandage	T-shaped	Perineum, groin area
Many-Tailed (Scultetus)	Multiple strips on both sides	Abdomen, chest
Elastic Bandage (Crepe)	Stretchable	Sprains, compression, joints
Elastic Net Retention	Mesh elastic	Secures dressings anywhere

B. By Technique of Application

Technique	Description	Where Used
Circular	Each turn covers the previous; same level	Wrist, ankle (beginning/ending)
Spiral	Each turn slightly higher, overlapping 1/2	Forearm, leg (uniform width)
Spiral Reverse	Spiral with fold/reversal at each turn	Conical parts (forearm, leg)
Figure-of-Eight	Alternating ascending/descending turns	Joints (knee, elbow, ankle)
Spica	Crossed figure-of-eight with gap	Hip, shoulder, thumb
Recurrent (Capeline)	Back-and-forth turns over tip of part	Head, amputated stumps, finger tip

4. CAPELINE BANDAGE - DETAILED PROCEDURE

Definition

Capeline = a French word meaning "cap." It covers the entire scalp and head like a cap using recurrent (back-and-forth) turns.

Indications

Scalp lacerations with multiple wounds
Head injuries requiring wound dressing retention
Post-operative scalp surgeries (e.g., craniotomy wound coverage)
Scalp burns
Road traffic accidents with head injuries
When triangular bandage cannot be used or is unavailable

Contraindications

Open depressed skull fractures (avoid pressure)
Active uncontrolled bleeding from major scalp arteries (needs suture first)
Infection that needs open exposure for aeration/drainage
Allergy to bandage material

Equipment Required

2 roller bandages (medium width - 6 to 8 cm wide)
Gauze/dressing pad (already applied over wound)
Safety pins or adhesive tape
Scissors
Trolley with clean linen

Patient Position

Patient sits upright or in high Fowler's position
Nurse stands behind the patient (exception to the usual face-patient rule)

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE

Using TWO Bandages (Standard Capeline Method)

STEP 1 - Preparation:

Explain procedure to patient; gain consent
Perform hand hygiene; arrange equipment
Ensure wound dressing is already applied on the scalp

STEP 2 - Join the bandages:

Tie the two bandage ends together with a square/reef knot
This gives you two rolls connected in the center

STEP 3 - Anchor turn:

Place the knot at the back of the head (nape of neck / occipital region)
Bring both rolls forward, one on each side, above the ears toward the forehead
Make 2-3 circular (anchor) turns around the forehead to secure the bandage

STEP 4 - Crossing at forehead:

At the center of the forehead, cross the two rolls
Bring Roll No. 1 upward, over the center of the scalp (sagittal line)
Bring Roll No. 2 around the head (circular) over the other bandage and back

STEP 5 - Recurrent turns:

Bring Roll No. 1 over the top of the head to the nape of the neck
Roll No. 2 wraps around to complete the circular hold
Bring Roll No. 1 from nape back over the top to the forehead
At each crossing point (forehead and nape), Roll No. 2 folds over Roll No. 1 and continues around
Each successive turn goes slightly to the left or right of the midline, overlying the outer half of the preceding turn

STEP 6 - Continue until head is covered:

Alternate turns to the left and right of the midline
Each turn covers the outer half of the previous turn
Continue until the entire head/scalp is covered

STEP 7 - Terminate:

Bring both rolls to the front and make several circular turns around the head to lock the recurrent turns
This covers and secures all the ends of the back-and-forth turns

STEP 8 - Tie the knot:

Tie the final knot at the FRONT (forehead) on the uninjured side
Cut excess bandage with scissors
Secure loose end with adhesive tape or safety pin

STEP 9 - Check:

Check for tightness - should fit snugly but 2 fingers should slip under the bandage
Check circulation - check ear lobes for color, ask patient about numbness
Make patient comfortable; document the procedure

5. WHERE TO TIE THE KNOT

This is a very common viva question!

Knot	Location
Starting knot (joining 2 bandages)	Back of the head (occipital/nape region)
Final knot	Front (forehead) on the UNINJURED side
General rule	Always on UNINJURED side, NEVER over wound, bony prominence, or area patient lies on

Type of knot used: Reef knot (Square knot) - it does not slip when pulled from either side and is easy to unfasten.

6. QUICK VIVA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: What is the width of bandage used for capeline? A: Medium width - 6 to 8 cm

Q: What type of bandage is capeline? A: It is a recurrent/complicated head bandage using two roller bandages

Q: What does "capeline" mean? A: It is a French word meaning "cap" or "hat" - describes the cap-like appearance of the finished bandage

Q: Can you apply capeline alone or do you need an assistant? A: The TWO-bandage technique can be done alone (no assistant needed). The ONE-bandage technique requires an assistant to hold the bend at the nape of neck.

Q: What is the difference between Capeline and Hippocrates bandage? A: Both cover the head. Hippocrates bandage uses a double-headed bandage with heads moving in two perpendicular planes. Capeline uses a single medium-width bandage with gauze crossing to cover the head completely in cap form.

Q: What is the purpose of the circular anchor turns? A: To secure the bandage and prevent slipping at the beginning and end

Q: How do you check if a bandage is too tight? A: Check circulation distally - color, warmth, sensation. Ask patient about tingling/numbness. Two-finger test.

7. MEMORY AID FOR STEPS

"PAJAC-RCT"

P - Prepare patient & equipment

A - Anchor dressing already in place

J - Join 2 bandages at back with reef knot

A - Anchor circular turns forward above ears

C - Cross at forehead

R - Recurrent turns left & right of midline

C - Cover entire scalp

T - Terminate with circular turns, Tie at front (uninjured side)

All the best for your bedside viva tomorrow! Remember - when the examiner asks "where do you tie the knot," say confidently: "The starting knot is at the back of the head (nape), and the final knot is at the front (forehead) on the uninjured side, using a reef/square knot." That answer always impresses examiners! 🎓

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