3262. For the leg and foot, commence and proceed as directed in [2213;] then continue it up the leg as ordered in [3247.]
3263. 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.
3264. This is found to be effected by handkerchiefs, and an experienced surgeon has paid great attention to this subject, and brought it to much perfection. It is to him, therefore, that we are indebted for most of these hints.
3265. Any ordinary handkerchief will do; but a square of linen, folded into various shapes, answers better.
3266. The shapes generally required are as follows:—The triangle, the long square, the cravat, and the cord.