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arms, and knot behind. Next draw the point over the shoul- 

 der downwards, and tie it to one of the ends. To apply 

 the bandage to the head, fold the lower border lengthways, 

 to form a plait like a hem, one and a half inches wide ; place 

 the middle of the bandage on the head, so that the plait 

 lies crossways on the forehead, the point hanging downwards 

 over the back of the neck. Carry the two ends backwards 

 over the ears, cross at the back of the head, enclosing the 

 point, bring forward, and tie on the forehead. Then stretch 

 the point downwards and turn it up over the back of the 

 head, and fasten it on the top with a pin. 



The roller bandage is made by tearing the cotton into 

 strips of different widths, varying from three-quarters of an 

 inch to six inches, and from one and a half to ten yards in 

 length, according to the part of the body to be bandaged. 

 For the fingers, an inch by a yard and a half ; for the arm, 

 two inches by five yards ; for the leg, three inches by six to 

 eight yards ; and for the body, four to six inches by ten yards 

 are the most suitable sizes. These bandages should always 

 be tightly and evenly rolled. The great secret in doing this 

 is to start very close and firm. In applying this bandage, 

 begin at the extremity of the limb, and roll it evenly round 

 and round, overlapping a little each time, so that it is smooth 

 and snug. Continue it up until you have reached the wound 

 and secured the dressing. 



A splint is an appliance for holding a limb steady. Any- 

 thing we can pick up, a shingle, a picket from the fence, an 

 umbrella, a bat, a broom handle, would make a good tem- 

 porary splint. A picket bandaged to a broken leg by three 

 triangular bandages, one at the ankle, one at the knee, and 

 one well up the thigh, will hold it firmly enough to be moved 

 with safety. If possible, pad the splint with wool, strips of 

 cotton, grass, or anything soft and pliable. 



The most convenient dressing for a wound is a piece of 



