TRIANGULAR BANDAGE FOR SIDE OF CHEST.-Cut or tear the point, perpendicular to the base, about 10 inches. Place the bandage, points up, under the arm on the injured side. Tie the two points on top of the shoulder. Fold the base to the desired width, carry the ends around the chest, and tie on the opposite side. Figure 3-16 shows the proper application of a triangular bandage for the side of the chest.

TRIANGULAR BANDAGE FOR FOOT OR HAND.-This bandage is used to retain large compresses and dressings on the foot or the hand. For the foot: After the compresses are applied, place the foot in the center of a triangular bandage and carry the point over the ends of the toes and over the upper side of the foot to the ankle. Fold in excess bandage at the side of the foot, cross the ends, and tie in a square knot

Figure 3-11.-Triangular bandage.

Figure 3-12.-Triangular bandage for the head.

in front. For the hand: After the dressings are applied, place the base of the triangle well up in the palmar surface of the wrist. Carry the point over the ends of the fingers and back of the hand well up on the wrist. Fold the excess bandage at the side of the hand, cross the ends around the wrist, and tie a square knot in front. Figure 3-17 shows the proper application of a triangular bandage for either the foot or the hand.

CRAVAT BANDAGE.-A triangular bandage can be folded into a strip for easy application during an emergency. When folded as shown in figure 3-18, the bandage is called a cravat. To make a cravat bandage, bring the point of the triangular bandage to the middle of the base and continue to fold until a 2-inch width is obtained. The cravat may be tied, or it may be secured with safety pins (if the pins are available).

Figure 3-13.-Triangular bandage for the shoulder.

When necessary, a cravat can be improvised from common items such as T-shirts, bed linens, trouser legs, scarves, or any other item of pliable and durable material that can be folded, torn, or cut to the desired size.