SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
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bandage. These are frequently needed under the heels, 
particularly for a patient lying on her back. 
Sitting Up in Bed 
When a patient is allowed to sit up in bed and a bed- 
rest is not available a straight chair placed bottom-up be- 
hind the patient makes a good support for the pillows. 
If there is no other support, at least six pillows are 
needed to make a patient comfortable. The pillows 
should be so arranged that the head is not thrown for- 
ward and that there is proper support for the back, and 
the arms. 
Raising a Patient Who Has Slipped Down in Bed 
Have the patient draw up the knees until the soles of 
the feet are firmly on the bed. Place your right arm un- 
der the far shoulder in such a way that the patient’s head 
rests in your bent elbow. Place the left arm under the 
thighs. ’ Hold your back stiff. Have the patient clasp hei 
