A text-book of first aid and emergency treatment . Fig. So.—Method of applj-ing splints for fracture of the lower part ofthe humerus. The bandage includes the forearm and hand in order to giveadditional support. The elbow is bent at a right angle. (Ashhurst.). Fig. 86.—Fracture of both bones of the forearm, somewhat resemblingCoUess fracture. (Park.) Fracture of the Forearm.—In severe injuries both bones arefractured. The elbow is bent to a right angle and a padded FRACTURES 129 splint placed along the back of the forearm extending hornthe elbow to the tips of the fingers. A similar splint is
A text-book of first aid and emergency treatment . Fig. So.—Method of applj-ing splints for fracture of the lower part ofthe humerus. The bandage includes the forearm and hand in order to giveadditional support. The elbow is bent at a right angle. (Ashhurst.). Fig. 86.—Fracture of both bones of the forearm, somewhat resemblingCoUess fracture. (Park.) Fracture of the Forearm.—In severe injuries both bones arefractured. The elbow is bent to a right angle and a padded FRACTURES 129 splint placed along the back of the forearm extending hornthe elbow to the tips of the fingers. A similar splint is i)lacedon the opposite side of the hand and a bandage must be taken in the a])plication of the bandage notto bind too tightly. Even a bandage which is looseenough at first may become too tight when the arm begins
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