The very vulnerability of the preterm infant is an important factor in eliciting protective and providing impulses from men. These babiesâ needs are so apparent that fathers, even though they are likely to be anxious and confused, can feel drawn to protect them even more than healthy newborns.
A triangular bandage is a large triangle of cloth, usually a loose-weave cotton cloth, used in first aid. It is also called a âcravatâ (French for necktie) because it is sometimes folded to the shape of a long narrow band, for certain uses. This type of bandage has many applications:
In medicine, an Unna boot is a special gauze (usually 4 inches wide and 10 yards long) bandage, which can be used for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers and other venous insufficiencies of the leg. It can also be used as a supportive bandage for sprains and strains of the foot, ankle and lower leg.