3252. A bandage for the chest is always placed upon the patient in a sitting posture; and it may be put on in circles or spirally.
3253. Use, in fractures of the ribs, to retain dressings, and after severe contusions.
3254. A bandage for the belly is placed on the patient as directed in the last; if spirally, carrying it from above downward.
3255. Use, to compress the belly after dropsy, or retain dressings.
3256. The hand is bandaged by crossing the bandage over the back of the hand.