INJURIES. i;'.t 



and give support. Splints and slings are sometimes re- 

 quired. 



In large contused or lacerated wounds a dependent open- 

 ing must be made by drainage tubes or otherwise. Deeply 

 punctured and lacerated wounds are fomented for some 

 hours in order to limit inflammation. Apply a sheet of 

 carbolic lint, on which either place a poultice or let cold 

 water trickle over it. 



Superficial wounds heal by first intention (without pus) 

 when the edges are held together by plaster, styptic col- 

 loid, or shellac, applied in methylated spirit (90 parts of 

 rectified spirit (alcohol), 10 parts of wood spirit, or impure 

 methylic alcohol.) 



Poisoned wounds are treated according to their nature. 

 Poison may be kept out of the circulation by ligature. 

 Excision of the poisoned textures may be desirable, and 

 also subsequent cauterization or irrigation with a suitable 

 germicide. 



Wounds properly closed and healing satisfactorily should 

 not be disturbed except for cleansing and redressing. Do 

 not be in a hurry about removing sutures. 



If a wound becomes inflamed or painful, or the dis- 

 charges are unhealthy, remove the dressings, cut the su- 

 tures, remove blood clots or other irritants, irrigate or 



J. REYNDERS & CO. 

 Fig. 59. Syringe. 



syringe the surfaces with an antiseptic, and apply a poul- 

 tice over the carbolic lint if necessary. Use opium and 

 belladonna with poultices or antiseptics when there is 

 much pain. 



Excessive granulation checked by pressure, astringents, 

 or occasional use of caustics. 



A dose of physic, cooling, digestible diet, and healthful 



