826. Substitutes
As it sometimes happens that it is necessary to apply a bandage at once, and the materials are not at hand it is desirable to know how to substitute something else
that any one may apply with ease
. This can be readily done with handkerchiefs.
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827. Handkerchiefs
Any ordinary handkerchief will do; but a square of linen folded into various shapes answers better. The shapes generally required are as follows:—The triangle, the long square, the cravat, and the cord.
828. The Triangular Handkerchief