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Miranda nodded in satisfaction, as was her habit. This student seemed to be able to grasp the basic principles she had presented to him so far.
"Very well, Magus. Next we move onto the basic procedures a healer provides. This will include applying a splint, using a stretcher, how to carry a patient properly, how to use a pressure dressing effectively, how to check for the patient's pulse, how and when to apply a tourniquet, and also how to use mouth-to-mouth breathing to help them breathe." Miranda brought forth a bag, filled with many medical implements.
"Firstly, a splint. A splint is mainly used to stabilize a closed fracture. To apply a splint, you require a peg, and a wide bandage or some sort of fabric. Like this." Miranda lifted a peg and a bandage from within the bag, and showed it to Magus. "Now, let's say that I have a fracture in the leg. I begin by tying my injured leg to my uninjured one, like so. Then I use to peg to hold the bandage in place, to support the injured leg. The same principles apply if the fracture is in your arm. Now, I want you to try it."
Magus accepted the proffered bandage and peg. After a few confusing and ultimately failed attempts, Magus succeeded in duplicating the splint that Miranda had previously demonstrated. "Did I get it right? It does seem easy once I get the hang of it. So, what next?"
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