Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
PREPARATION OF SURGICAL
DRESSINGS

27o. objects of Course-ln order that
surgical dressings prepared 10y NoIln.
teer workers throughout the country
for home preparedness or Euroi' an re-
lief shall meet the standard require
ments as established by the American
Red Cross. classes under qualified 10.
structors are being organized { leases ,s
may be under the direction OF kei cross
Chapters or individual groups
These classes are not only expected u
teach uniformity in the prephraiI'4 OF
who will be needed in order that correct
methods may he widely disseminated
27l. Outline-The course consists OF
lessons of about 3 hours du[nN9h
CLASSIC Although the instruction y
largely practical, each class shoul' De
preceded by short talk on the pbt'
poses of the required dressings, ma
terials. etc, with a review Of the pre-
ceding lesson.
cal supplies; materials ana cost clta',''
ness: sterilization; purposes and mr'h'
DDS; accuracy in preparation. counting
importance Of such; dangers from '"",e
cotton and ravellings. Discuss band
ages: show gauze bandages: mater as
widths: purposes. Demonstrate mnhre
of muslin and flannel bandages Ieach
lesson 2-Demonstrate cutting and
making OF congresses or pads, cutting
making, marking of covers; p'unlns
correct and incorrect methods or wrap
ping congresses. 49,,
/Iesson 3.-Demonstrate and nrac,lce
making of gauze rolls; teach wrapping
crinoline bandages. -..
Lesson 4.-Discfs sprEi ,,n,,6 d5es'i 5Gi
operations. Demonstrate and practice
making OF gauze wipes or sngoges
Teach wrapping. Four-tailea haudaE's
Lesson 5.-Demonstrate and prn'u,H
making of gauZe drains. Discuss use.
of such and need of careful work, T'a,n
wrapping. Teach making or abdominal
binders or swathes. -.,..
Lesson e-Demonstrate and nracuce
making Of laparotomy pads with tapes
Teach wrapping. SltnEs or trianFn''f
Lesson Teach making ~ oasnmm
pads and fracture pillows. short talk
on bacteria. sepsis, asepsis; and anu n5i
sepsis Teach wrapping, lining, ana
packing OF Box :. -,
Lesson S-Examination-or VIII
ten, and practical.
PUPILS should attend each lesson IN or
der to acquire the technique and re Pr,
pared for examination. which IL largeF
practical. -
The lessons as outlined are hasea
upon reauiremnts for Boxes ], 4. and .
full reference to which are made IN 'r'
cular 1Z6. furnished upon request
Upon the completion az tn course
certificate will be issued To- those rnp'lS
who attain an average Of ~ per cen VT
more in the combined eNaminNll.t
Those who demonstrate during tho w'rk
o. the course their ability TO qualiiN ~
an instructor. and also hv Suhs'GleW
practical work with Red Cross 'hH'''Is
or Red Cross Supply Committee. NAV
upon their recommendation, Ice anp"tni-
ed as Red Cross instructors tn iNs
Preparation Of Surgical Dressings. ani
a card certifying to this will he 4u'H
by the Bureau of Nursing SerNi'r. 'n
gethAr with a circular of information
concerning the conduct Of classes ana
their examination
Full information concerning lorna,
n m
methods will be furnished upon apph'
cation.
FURTHER INFORMATION concern.
GENE AND HOME CARE or TIE
SICK. HOME DTETETtCS. and ne
PREPARATIONS OF SURG O. Al
DRESSINGS may be obtained by al
dressing
BUREAU OF NURSING SERVICE
American National Red Cross .
Washington, r G