The Triangle Bandage
The Triangle Bandage is far superior to the other band¬ages for general first aid work. Except for giving uniform pressure it will do all that the other bandages will do, and its application is much easier to learn. It may be made from any available square piece of cloth merely by folding the cloth diagonally. Twenty to twenty-four inches square is the usual size; but there should be bandages of various sizes. A “cravat” bandage may be made by repeatedly folding in the direction of the original fold, thus making a narrow bandage. The triangle bandage may be made to fit any part of the body. It will answer most purposes of a bandage until professional or surgical help is secured. After being properly placed about the part it may be secured l>y simply tying the ends, or by pinning with safety-pins.
It is a good plan to have on hand in every household a few bandages ready ‘or emergencies. Old sheeting material will serve excellently. Triangle bandages of various sizes may be kept on hand, together with roller bandages. Such aids should always be ready in some convenient place where one or more people are exposed to machinery, or to injury from accidents of various kinds.