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• most basic unfold dressing

  triangle bandage
• with the tip of a larger angle is known as the

  apex
• folding the apex down once makes a broad shoulder bandage, and folding the upper of the broad fold down makes a narrow fold bandage
• alternatives


  flat piece wood, adhesive tapes, feminine pads
• used as a splint for dislocated bones

  flat piece of wood
• used for setting splints amd cloth bandages in an emergency

  adhesive tape
• emergency wound dressing


  feminine pads
• forehead bandaging technique:

  • the center of the fold bandage should be on the injured area of the forehead
  • wrap both ends of the bandage
  • bring the ends close to the area
  • knot the ends
• for ears, jaws, and cheek

  • place the triangular bandage into large fold. Place the center of the bandage on top
  • bring two ends of the bandage to the opposite side of the injury
  • bring two ends together and cross them
  • bring both ends to the opposite side of the head
  • knot the ends above the ear
• burned hand/feet

  • place a triangular bandage on a flat surface. the affected side should be placed at the center
  • bring the upper tip of the bandage to the forearm and cover the hand. leave one inch of space above the tips of the fingers
  • bring and fold the bandage on the left hand and right hand sides to the side
  • get the fold on each side
  • cross them to the opposite side
• sprained ankle

  • position the feet at 90 degrees angle, wrapping should begin at the place where the bones of toes meet the bones of the foot
  • start wrapping at the side of thr foot
  • wrap and wrap towards the heel. Before the cuvature, wrap in a figure-8 manner
  • continue wrapping
• injured arm

  • place the hand of the oppoaite hand near shoulder
  • place the apex at the elbow
  • bring the bottom bandage upwards
  • knot the ends
  • adjust the string
• principles of dressing

  careful handling, bandage/dressing size, and bandagw/dressing fit
• ways to transport the victim


  stretchers, drag technique, carry technique
• one-person carry

  ankle drag, pack strap carry, blanket pull
• two-person carry


  two-handed seat carry, four-handed seat carry, chair carry