3-13. Hand Bandage

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• a. To apply a triangular bandage to the hand —
• • (1) Place the hand in the middle of the triangular bandage with the wrist at the base of the bandage (Figure 3-36A). Ensure that the fingers are separated with absorbent material to prevent chafing and irritation of the skin.
  • (2) Place the apex over the fingers and tuck any excess material into the pleats on each side of the hand (Figure 3-36B).
  • (3) Cross the ends on top of the hand, take them around the wrist, and tie them (Figures 3-36C — E) with a square knot.

Figure 3-36. Triangular bandage applied to hand (Illustrated A — E).

• b. To apply a cravat bandage to the palm of the hand —
• • (1) Lay the middle of the cravat over the palm of the hand with the ends hanging down on each side (Figure 3-37A).
  • (2) Take the end of the cravat at the little finger across the back of the hand, extending it upward over the base of the thumb; then bring it downward across the palm (Figure 3-37B).
  • (3) Take the thumb end across the back of the hand, over Take the thumb end across the back of the hand, over 37C).
  • (4) Take the ends to the back of the hand and cross them; then bring them up over the wrist and cross them again (Figure 3-37D).
  • (5) Bring both ends down and tie them with a square knot on top of the wrist (Figure 3-37E — F).

Figure 3-37. Cravat bandage applied to palm of hand (Illustrated A — F).