Definition

Noun: A bandage applied in a spiral pattern where each successive turn overlaps the previous one at an angle, progressing diagonally up or down a limb or body part. This technique is used to provide support, hold dressings in place, or apply pressure.

Usage

This term is used specifically in medical and first-aid contexts to describe a precise method of bandaging. It is a technical term.

Examples

• The nurse applied an oblique bandage to secure the dressing on the patient's forearm.
• For sprains, an oblique bandage can offer better support than a simple circular wrap.
• The first aid manual illustrated how to start an oblique bandage at the wrist and spiral it up towards the elbow.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of a larger description of a bandaging procedure (e.g., "applying an oblique bandage").
• It can be contrasted with other bandage types like "circular bandage," "spiral bandage," or "figure-eight bandage."

Variants and Related Words

• Bandage (n.): A strip of material used to bind a wound or injured part.
• Spiral bandage (n.): A closely related type where turns are made at a consistent oblique angle, often used synonymously with "oblique bandage."

Synonyms

• Spiral bandage
• Diagonal bandage

Antonyms

• Circular bandage (where turns are applied directly over one another)
• Simple wrap

Notes

This is a compound noun where "oblique" describes the specific angle and pattern of the "bandage." The core definition focuses on the application technique.

Noun

1. a bandage in which successive turns proceed obliquely up or down a limb