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the left as it comes from underneath the roller. With 

 the thumb of the left hand, gently hold the loose end 

 upon the part to be bandaged. At the same time, run 

 the roller around the limb and bring it firmly over the 

 thumb which holds the loose end, so that when the thumb 

 is withdrawn the loose end remains in place. Continue 

 to roll the bandage upon the limb, keeping it taut so that 

 it will not slip or give uneven pressure. After the 

 bandaging is complete, double under the end and fasten 



PIG. 154. A and B, Four-tailed bandage as applied to the head. C, Handkerchief 

 bandage as applied to the chin in case of injury to the lower jaw. 



it with a small safety pin, or split the end and tie the 

 parts together around the limb. In applying the 

 bandage, too severe pressure must be avoided, as other- 

 wise the circulation may be stopped and even gangrene 

 eventually result if the bandage remains on long enough. 

 To test the amount of pressure, examine the limb after 

 the bandage has been on for an hour or so. If it shows 

 swelling beyond the bandage or is cold and bluish, the 

 bandage is too tight and should be loosened. The roller 

 bandage will be found to be more generally useful than 

 any other. 



Four-tailed bandage. The four-tailed bandage is 

 made of a piece of cotton cloth about 36 in. long and 



