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tablespoonful to a cupful of water. This is especially good 

 for scalds. 



Carron oil is one of the best applications. It is simply 

 half linseed oil and half limewater shaken together until 

 they form a cream. Soak strips of old linen or absorbent 

 cotton in this time-honored remedy, and gently apply. 



If carbolized or even plain vaseline is at hand, spread it 

 freely on strips of old 

 linen and cover well 

 the burnt parts, keep- 

 ing out the air with 

 other strips carefully 

 laid on. 



477. Frost Bites. 

 No warm air, warm 

 water, or fire should be 

 allowed near the frozen 

 or frost-bitten parts 

 until the natural tem- 

 perature is nearly 

 restored. Rub the 

 frozen part vigorously 

 with snow or snow 

 water in a cold room. 

 Continue this until a 



burning, tingling pain is felt, when all active treatment 

 should cease. Pain shows that warmth and circulation 

 are beginning to return. 



478. Setting the Clothing on Fire. When the clothing 

 catches fire throw the person down on the ground or floor, 

 as the flames will tend less to rise toward the mouth and 

 nostrils. Then, without a moment's delay, roll the person 

 in a carpet or rug, so as to stifle the flames, leaving only 



FIG. 164. Showing how Hemorrhage from 

 the Femoral Artery may be arrested by 

 the Use of an Improvised Tourniquet. 



