FIRST AID

head top (for head injuries)

Fold the base at least 2-3”

Place folded base aligned with eyebrows

Pull back and cross-over at the back, tucking apex

beneath

Pull both ends in front/secure with a square knot at

the center of the folded base/tuck ends

Pull down apex (tuck sides neatly)

Tuck apex neatly at cross-over area

chest bandage

Apex at the shoulder of

injured part

Pull back folded base and

secure with square knot at

the center indention of the

back.

Knot/tie longer end with

apex

hand bandage

Place the hand in the middle of the triangular bandage

Place apex over the fingers and tuck any excess materials into the pleats

Cross the ends at the top of the hand

arm sling

Place folded base vertically over

One arm, with pointed directly under the elbow of injured arm

Lower ends of base at the side of the neck using a square knot

Make several twist with apex and tie a knot

Hide the knot

underarm sling

Same procedure as arm sling except that the lower end of the base is tucked under the injured arm.

Secure end of base and apex with a square knot the center indention at the back.

foot bandage

Place the foot in the middle of the triangular bandage with the heel well forward of the base.

Ensure that the toes are separated with absorbent material to prevent chafing and irritation of the skin.

Place the apex over the top of the foot and tuck any excess material into the pleats on each side.

Cross the ends on top of the foot, take them around the ankle, and tie at the front of the ankle.