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Triangular Bandages — These bandages have advan- 
tages for first aid work. They can be quickly made, 
easily applied and are not apt to be put on too tightly 
even by a beginner. 
The size of the piece of cloth varies with the part 
to be bandaged. Take a square piece of cloth (it should 
not be less than 34 to 38 inches), fold it diagonally 
from corner to corner and cut across the fold, making 
two bandages. 
The bandage may be applied unfolded or folded into 
a narrow strip, called cravat bandage. 
To fold the cravat bandage, the point of the triangle 
is brought to the middle of the diagonal side and the 
bandage folded lengthwise to the desired width. 
The cravat bandage is convenient to use in bandaging 
the hand, foot, head, eyes, throat and jaw; for trying on 
splints ; for tying around the limb in case of snake bite, 
and in making a tourniquet. 
Always tie the bandage with a square knot to prevent 
slipping. Care must be used in applying the triangular 
