Ascending spica bandage of the groin.
BANDAGING.
Bandaging is a subject now taught so generally by actual demonstration, and so simplified, that it scarcely seems necessary to more than present a few illustrations showing how simple bandages can be applied in the most effective manner.
The purposes of a bandage are either to afford means of retaining splints and dressings, to exert pressure, or to afford physiological rest. After every operation of importance it is necessary to apply and retain an occlusive and aseptic dressing, under which the wound may heal or into which wound discharges may be received; but the ideal dressing affords more than this—it furnishes support and rest.
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Spica bandage of shoulder.
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