Cravat Bandage for Temple, Cheek, orEar.—After a compress is applied to the wound, placethe center of the cravat over it and hold one end overthe top of the head. Carry the other end under the jawand up the opposite side, over the top of the head, andcross the two ends at right angles over the temple on theinjured side. Continue one end around over theforehead and the other around the back of the head tomeet over the temple on the uninjured side. Tie theends in a square knot. (This bandage is also called aModified Barton.) Figure 3–20 shows the properapplication of a cravat bandage for the temple, cheek,or ear.Cravat Bandage for Elbow or Knee.—Afterapplying the compress, and if the injury or pain is nottoo severe, bend the elbow or knee to a right-angleposition before applying the bandage. Place the3-10Figure 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.
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