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conveniently obtained use common strong twine with a 

 small bag needle. The first stitch should be placed so 

 as to bring the edges of the wound together in the 

 middle, going as deep as practical, so that it will not 

 tear out. Now place the second stitch midway be- 

 tween the first and the end of the wound, and so on, 

 always putting the stitch in the middle of the space to 

 be sewn. Bring the edges of the wound close together 

 and tie tightly. It is advisable to leave a small space 

 at the deepest part of the wound for drainage. The 



Fig. 46. Sutures for ordinary wounds. 



common suture seen in Fig. 46 is the simplest and 

 easiest applied. If there is any dirt in the wound, it 

 must be washed out before being sewn, otherwise no 

 water or dressing should be applied. As soon as the 

 wound is sewn apply on the outside and over the 

 stitches some of DR. HEARD'S HEALING LOTION, as directed 

 on the label. This agent being a thorough antiseptic, 

 will kill all germs thab would be likely to cause sup- 

 puration in the wound. If the wound is not favorably 

 located for bandaging, the lotion should be applied 

 twice or three times a day and to the parts near it. If it 



