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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
bandage to have it smooth and firm, folding the loose 
ends into pleats evenly. 
Bandage for Hand — For wound of the palm, lay 
cravat in straight line, place palm across it at the mid- 
dle. Fold ends over the back of hand, carry around 
wrist and tie. Reverse the order for injury to the 
back of the hand. 
To cover entire hand, unfold cravat, lay flat with 
point of triangle beyond the fingers. Fold the point 
of the bandage over the fingers, cross the ends, and 
pass around wrist and tie at the back. 
Bandage for Foot — Place foot on the smooth triangle 
with the point extending beyond the toes several inches. 
Fold the point back over the instep, cross the ends, 
carry around the ankle and tie. 
Bandage for the Head — The bandage may be used 
flat or as a cravat, according to the nature of the in- 
jury and the part to be bandaged. 
For a cap bandage, fold over the edge of the diagonal 
edge, place on the head with the folded edge just above 
the eyes; pleat the edges hanging down over the ears 
