The whole art of bandaging / by Thekla Bowser.

  • Bowser, Thekla
Date:
[1914]
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: The whole art of bandaging / by Thekla Bowser. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    FOLDING TIIE BANDAGE AND MAKING KNOTS How to Fold the “ Esmarch ” Bandage First of all you must learn how to fold the “Esmarch ” bandage. Lay it flat on the table, bring the Point down to the centre of the Base, and then fold again; this is known as the broad-fold bandage; if you fold it again you make the narrow-fold bandage (fig. i). For the purpose of packing you can fold the bandage in two ways. When it is folded into a narrow bandage you can put the two ends to the centre and fold again; or you can lay your bandage flat, take the two Ends up to. the Point, when it will be in a square; fold it in half and in half again twice over when you will have a neat oblong package. Fasten with a safety pin, as this will probably be required when the bandage is put into use. Improvised Bandages A very excellent imitation of the “ Esmarch ’’ bandage can be made in many ways by the in- genious first-aider. It is not exactly con- venient to walk about with an “Esmarch’ upon you, but once you have grapsed the prin- ciples of its use you will be able to convert very many ordinary things into an . excellent bandage. A large pocket handkerchief folded into half, diagonally, will serve many purposes
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