Question about Ace bandage chinstraps

beegee · Post by **beegee** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:07 am

Hi all,

I know some of you successfully use Ace bandage as a simple chinstrap . I have been using one made of fairly bulky wet-suit type material (with holes to make it a bit cooler), combined with loose taping of the mouth. This has been pretty successful, but I would like to minimise the amount of stuff around my head if I can. I now use firstly a hair net to try to keep my hair sort of lying in the right direction when I get up in the morning. Then I added a hairdresser's headscarf affair in order to stop the velcro from ripping up the net. Then the chinstrap, followed by the Activa. I go to bed looking like some sort of blue terrorist, and the weather will be warming up here soon.

I am not 100% sure what Ace bandage is - I thought it must be something like a medium weight crepe bandage and tried to use that last night. It sort of worked at first. But after I had turned over a few times it slid forward onto my face, maybe because of the somewhat slippery headscarf. Can someone describe the bandage - material, width etc, and if someone knows what the Australian equivalent is, that would be great. Also, what is the best way to get it to stay in place?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Barbara.

msheda · Post by **msheda** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:55 am

ACE bandages are frequently used for minor injuries such as strains, sprains, or muscle pulls. Most people have, at some point, witnessed a friend or associate with an ACE bandage wrapped around an ankle, wrist, or knee. Some have, unfortunately, had to use the bandages themselves due to various unfortunate events.

Many consider ACE bandages as staples for home, office, and travel first-aid kits. They are versatile and can be used to hold other bandages in place or to provide support for strained muscles or injured joints. Often, these bandages are used as temporary splints. They may even be used to hold ice packs in place for quick relief. In fact, you'll likely find many books, websites, and publications that include ACE brand bandages as first aid and home health necessities.

ACE brand bandages are colored a neutral beige. This brand's elastic bandages contain natural rubber latex and are reputed to maintain elasticity even after repeated laundering. ACE's elastic bandages are sold with ACE brand E-Z clips, designed to secure the bandages as needed. By contrast, ACE brand self-adhering bandages require no clips and are designed to stay on without annoying slipping or loosening. These bandages also contain natural rubber latex.

ACE bandages are available in a full range of sizes. You'll find these bandages in widths suitable for the wrist and foot, as well as those more suited to the knee or leg. Not only will you find Ace bandages in a range of sizes, but you'll also discover their use in surprising applications. For example, some parents even choose to use them to help deter their children from finger or thumb sucking.

Might also be called compression or elastic bandage.

http://www.bd.com/elastics/displayProdu ... id=0&pid=5

beegee · Post by **beegee** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:17 am

Thanks msheda for the info. I think it's the self adhesive elastic wrap I need. There will probably be something similar I can get here.

Appreciate the help.

Barbara.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:34 pm

I use a 2" Ace selfstick bandage, but not like a chin strap. Cut off a 3ft length and wrap it, over the mouth and around the base of the skull....stops the mouth breathing and 'blow-fish cheeks and is basically away from the hair.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:12 pm

you could try one of these, should keep your mandible from dropping first thing that happens with most mouth breathing:

beegee · Post by **beegee** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:23 am

Oh, that's a scary look Nodzy Sure might fix the problem though! Thanks - I think I'll keep experimenting with 2" tape LOL.

Thanks also to 'guest' for your suggestion.

Barbara.

beegee · Post by **beegee** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:24 am

Sorry, Snoredog, I meant you.

BG

Missy · Post by **Missy** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:03 am

Snoredog~Thanks for posting the pic. It made me laugh so that my coffee came out my nose.

RosemaryB · Post by **RosemaryB** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:53 pm

Anonymous wrote:I use a 2" Ace selfstick bandage, but not like a chin strap. Cut off a 3ft length and wrap it, over the mouth and around the base of the skull....stops the mouth breathing and 'blow-fish cheeks and is basically away from the hair.

I've been experimenting with this also for Blowfish cheeks. I didn't like the Ace bandage feeling on my skin so I tried something else that has worked well. Instead of an Ace selfstick bandage, I've been using Johnson & Johnson Hurtfree tape. It's hypoallergenic and does not contain latex. Here's a link to the product at Amazon

http://tinyurl.com/2uaxvl

It seems much gentler on my face and so far it works fine. I'm considering not mouthtaping at all and using this instead. It doesn't have adhesive that sticks to the skin. You wrap it somewhat like an ace bandage, but to keep it secure I kind of tuck the ends under. If it continues to work, I'll post more about it and maybe take some pictures to show how I'm using it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:47 am

Thanks for the info. I'll see what I can find in the shops on the weekend and see if it works for me. I'd like to do without the mouth tape too, if I can.

bg