rl Bea) DEPARTMENT OF THE A FIELD MANUA BANDAGING AND SPLINTING HEADQUARTERS , DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, JUNE 1957*FM 8-50 FIELD MANUAL HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 8-50 Wasnincron 25, D. C., 6 June 1957 BANDAGING AND SPLINTING Paragraphe Page Cuarrer 1, PURPOSE AND SCOPE-. BANDAGING Introduction and Cravat Bandages Roller Bandages. __- ‘Tailed Bandages__- . Plaster of Paris Bandages Cuarrer 3, DRESSING 4, SPLINTIN! Section I. Introduction a 52 IL. Splinting of Fractures of Upper Extremities... 53 IIT. Improvised Splints and Slings for Upper Extremities. 56 IV. Splinting Fractures of Lower Extromities 87 V. Improvised Splints for Lower Extremities. 68 VI. Preparation of Patients with Verterbral Injuries for Transportation .-_ 95,96 71 VIL. Adhesive Tape Strapping. . 97-1075 “This manual supersedes FM 8-50, 15 January 1944, Including C1, 25 September 1944: C2, 6 June 1945; C3, 11 February 1948; and C4, 7May 1959. AGO 6507R—June 1CHAPTER 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1. Purpose This manual is published to serve as a guide to the medical service officer and noncommissioned officer concerned with in- structing Army Medical Service enlisted personnel. The organiza- tion of the manual will aid the instructor in his presentation of subject matter; the illustrations will aid in explaining approved procedures as these procedures are being demonstrated. As a reference, the manual is a source of graphic information. 2. Scope This manual is intended for use whenever instruction in the various tasks pertaining to the care of casualties and patients touches upon the application of bandages, dressings, and splints. It cannot be too strongly emphasized that the techniques described in the manual require constant practice if they are to be carried out quickly and correctly. The scope of the manual is limited in that it does not provide complete information on the care and treatment of wounds and fractures. 2 AGO 65078