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near the surface in the groin. Pressure may be applied here 

 in the same way to stop bleeding from a cut farther down 

 the thigh. In the angle back of the knee, pressure may com- 

 press the artery supplying the leg. Nosebleed may some- 

 times be stopped by pressing firmly at the base of the nose. 



In case of severe wounds, pressure should be applied im- 

 mediately to the wound. Sometimes it is well to make a 

 plug of cloth, and press upon the cut. 



In case of bleeding from veins, holding the part up may 

 check the flow. If necessary to apply pressure, it should be 

 beyond the cut, instead of between it and the heart as in the 

 case of the artery. 



Blood from the lungs is bright, frothy, and salty; from 

 the stomach is dark and sour. In case of bleeding from the 

 lungs or stomach, let the person rest quietly on a lounge or 

 easy-chair. Give him some bits of ice to swallow. 



Bleeding from the Nose. Do not lean forward, as this 

 position aids the flow. Sit up, and hold up the head, and 

 hold a cloth under the nose. Apply cold water or ice to the 

 nose and to the back of the neck. If this does not stop it, 

 inject cold water, with a little salt or soda in it, into the 

 nose. Often the flow may be stopped by pressing firmly on 

 the upper lip at the sides of the nose. If these attempts 

 fail, a long strip of cloth may be used to plug the nostril, 

 pushing the cloth in a little at a time, and leaving the ends 

 so it can be pulled out ; this should not be done till a long 

 time after the flow is checked, as it may start the bleeding 

 afresh. After an attack of this kind avoid blowing the nose, 

 as this often starts bleeding again. 



Burns. Plunge the burned part into cold water. As 

 soon as possible apply a solution of cooking soda (bicarbonate 

 of soda), a tablespoonf ul to a teacup or tumbler of water ; or 

 lay a wet cloth on the burned part and put the soda on the 



