Cravat Bandage for Elbow or Knee

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Cravat Bandage for Head

Hospital Corpsman Revised Edition

Cravat Bandage for Arm or Leg

Cravat Bandage for Elbow or Knee.-After applying the compress, and if the injury or pain is not too severe, bend the elbow or knee to a right-angle position before applying the bandage. Place the

Figure 3-16.-Triangular bandage for the side of the chest.

Figure 3-17.-Triangular bandage for the foot or hand.

Figure 3-18.-Cravat bandage.

middle of a rather wide cravat over the point of the elbow or knee, and carry the upper end around the upper part of the elbow or knee, bringing it back to the hollow, and the lower end entirely around the lower part, bringing it back to the hollow. See that the bandage is smooth and fits snugly; then tie in a square knot outside of the hollow. Figure 3-21 shows the proper application of a cravat bandage for the elbow or knee.