168 DR. LEGEAH'S STOCK BOOK. 



Fig 28. Artery Forceps. 



Torsion (twisting). This is done by grasping the divided ves- 

 sel with the artery forceps (Fig. 28) and twisting it the proper 

 number of times, or until the bleeding ceases. 



The hot iron may also be used to sear the end of a blood vessel, 

 and thus stop the bleeding. 



The ligature is, however, the best means to stop the flow of 

 blood from a large vessel. The cut end of the bleeding vessel is 

 to be caught up with a pair of artery forceps and firmly tied 

 about one-half inch from its division. 



In case of profuse bleeding from the incision of a great num- 

 ber of small vessels, it is best stopped by compresses of cotton, 

 tow, cobwebs, etc., moistened with the tincture of the chloride of 

 iron, ice water, etc. Our Healing Lotion is a good application 

 for such purposes. 



After bleeding has ceased we should endeavor to remove all 

 foreign bodies, if any be present. Very often splinters of wood 

 or other foreign substances are thus lodged, and unless removed 

 prevent the wound from healing. All deep wounds should be 

 thoroughly examined or probed to the very bottom to see if any 

 foreign body be present. After a thorough exploration, and all 

 foreign substances have been removed, the wound should be care- 

 fully and thoroughly cleansed with cold or warm water, accord- 

 ing to the season of the year, after which bathe the parts nicely 

 \\-ith Dr. LeGear's Healing Lotion. Now, if the character of the 



