3-14. Leg (Upper and Lower) Bandage

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To apply a cravat bandage to the leg —

• a. Place the center of the cravat over the dressing (Figure 3-38A).
• b . Take one end around and up the leg in a spiral motion and the other end around and down the leg in a spiral motion, overlapping part of each preceding turn (Figure 3-38B).
• c. Bring both ends together and tie them (Figure 3-38C) with a square knot.

Figure 3-38. Cravat bandage applied to leg (Illustrated A — C).