A. Emergency bandage in packet.
B. Emergency bandage removed from packet.
Figure 5-1. Emergency bandage.
a. Remove the emergency bandage from the casualty's first aid kit.
b. Remove the emergency bandage from the packaging and prepare it for use.
c. Place the pad (dressing) on the wound.
d. Wrap the elastic bandage around the wounded extremity (figure 5-2 A).
e. Insert the elastic bandage completely into the pressure bar (figure 5-2 B).
f. Pull the elastic bandage back over the top of the pressure bar, forcing the bar
down onto the pad (figure 5-2 C).
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