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Temporary Treatment of Bone Fractures
Temporary Treatment of Bone Fractures, including rifle used as a splint, cricket bat used as a splint, slings, triangular bandages, shawl caps, huntsmans whips used as splint, bayonet used as a splint and handkerchiefs used for bandaging purposes. All most practical applications of available resources at the likely site of such injuries occurring. Date: circa 1880s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bayonet Bone Bones Broken Cricket Diagram Diagrams Fracture Handkerchief Handkerchiefs Instructions Intervention Methods Rifle Sling Slings Splint Temporary Treatment Treatments Fractures
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This photograph from the 1880s showcases various makeshift methods for the temporary treatment of bone fractures, reflecting the resourcefulness and ingenuity of individuals during that era. The image depicts an assortment of tools and objects that could be utilized as splints in the absence of modern medical equipment. At the forefront of the scene, a rifle is employed as a splint, its wooden stock carefully positioned to support an injured limb. Nearby, a cricket bat, with its sturdy handle, serves the same purpose for another fracture. A sling, fashioned from a triangular bandage, is draped over a shoulder, providing support and immobilization for an upper extremity injury. A shawl cap is cleverly used as a makeshift head dressing, while a huntsman's whip is repurposed as a splint for a leg fracture. The versatile bayonet, a common military tool, is also shown being used as a splint, demonstrating the adaptability of available resources. Lastly, handkerchiefs are employed for bandaging purposes, providing compression and protection for various injuries. This intriguing diagram serves as a reminder of the resilience and inventiveness of people during times when professional medical assistance may not have been readily available. It also highlights the importance of being prepared and knowledgeable about basic first aid techniques, which could potentially save lives and minimize the severity of injuries.
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