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Cravat Bandage for Arm or Leg.-The width of
the cravat you use will depend upon the extent and area
of the injury. For a small area, place a
compress over the wound, and center the
cravat bandage over the compress. Bring
the ends around in back, cross them,
and tie over the compress. For a small extremity, it
may be necessary to make several turns
around to use all the bandage for
tying. If the wound covers a larger
area, hold one end of the bandage above the compress
and wind the other end spirally downward
across the compress until it is secure,
then upward and around again, and tie a
knot where both ends meet. Figure 3-22
shows the proper application of a cravat bandage
for the arm, forearm, leg, or thigh.
Cravat Bandage for Axilla (Armpit).-This cravat is used to hold a compress in the axilla. It is similar to the bandage used to control bleeding from the axilla. Place the center of the bandage in the axilla over the compress and carry the ends up over the top of the shoulder and cross them. Continue across the back and chest to the opposite axilla, and tie them. Donot tie
Figure 3-19.-Cravat bandage for the eye.
Figure 3-20.-Cravat (Modified Barton) bandage for the temple, cheek, or
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