a. To apply bandages attached to the field first aid
dressing--
b. To apply a cravat bandage to the shoulder or armpit--
(1) Make an extended cravat bandage by using two triangular bandages
(Figure 3-36 A); place the end of the
first triangular bandage along the base of the second one (Figure 3-36 B).
(2) Fold the two bandages into a single extended bandage (Figure 3-36 C).
(3) Fold the extended bandage into a single cravat bandage (Figure 3-36 D).
After folding, secure the thicker part (overlap) with two or more
safety pins (Figure 3-36 E).
(4) Place the middle of the cravat bandage under the armpit so
that the front end is longer than the back end and safety pins
are on the outside (Figure 3-36 F).
(5) Cross the ends on top of the shoulder (Figure 3-36 G).
(6) Take one end across the back and under the arm on the opposite
side and the other end across the chest. Tie the ends (Figure 3-36 H).
Be sure to place sufficient wadding in the armpit. DO NOT tie
the cravat bandage too tightly. Avoid compressing the major blood
vessels in the armpit.
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