middle of a rather wide cravat over the point of theelbow or knee, and carry the upper end around theupper part of the elbow or knee, bringing it back to thehollow, and the lower end entirely around the lowerpart, bringing it back to the hollow. See that thebandage is smooth and fits snugly; then tie in a squareknot outside of the hollow. Figure 3–21 shows theproper application of a cravat bandage for the elbow orknee.Cravat Bandage for Arm or Leg.—The width ofthe cravat you use will depend upon the extent and areaof the injury. For a small area, place a compress overthe wound, and center the cravat bandage over thecompress. Bring the ends around in back, cross them,and tie over the compress. For a small extremity, itmay be necessary to make several turns around to useall the bandage for tying. If the wound covers a largerarea, hold one end of the bandage above the compressand wind the other end spirally downward across thecompress until it is secure, then upward and aroundagain, and tie a knot where both ends meet. Figure3–22 shows the proper application of a cravat bandagefor the arm, forearm, leg, or thigh.Cravat Bandage for Axilla (Armpit).—Thiscravat is used to hold a compress in the axilla. It issimilar to the bandage used to control bleeding fromthe axilla. Place the center of the bandage in the axillaover the compress and carry the ends up over the top ofthe shoulder and cross them. Continue across the backand chest to the opposite axilla, and tie them. Do not tie3-11HMF0319Figure 3–19.—Cravat bandage for the eye.Figure 3–20.—Cravat (Modified Barton) bandage for the temple, cheek, or ear.
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