330 TREATMENT OF FAINTING. 



cloth. Afterwards apply vaseline, and renew the vaseline till 

 the wound is healed. 



A mixture of equal parts of sweet oil and limewater makes 

 a good liniment for dressing burns. Flour thickly spread 

 over the burn is good, but probably where the flour is avail- 

 able, soda can also be had. Vaseline should be freely used on 

 burns. 



If the clothing takes fire, there is added to the danger of 

 burning the body, the further risk of inhaling the flame and 

 heated air. It is best to lie down, and roll and wrap the body 

 in any cloths at hand, rugs, shawls, etc. Running serves to 

 fan the flames. Hence, if a person whose clothing is on fire 

 is seen to be thoroughly frightened, and to have lost presence 

 of mind and to be starting to run, the best thing to do usually 

 is to grasp and try to throw him to the ground, putting a 

 wrap of some kind abound the body at the same time if pos- 

 sible. Rolling on the ground or floor in itself would very 

 likely put out a small flame. 



Soda and dilute ammonia are good for bee stings, etc. 



Fainting. Lay the body flat on the back. Keep the 

 crowd away. Give plenty of fresh air. Loosen the clothing 

 about the neck and waist. Sprinkle cold water on the face 

 (do not drench the body with a quantity of water). Apply 

 smelling-salts (ammonia) to the nostrils ; rub the limbs toward 

 the body. If these remedies do not soon restore consciousness, 

 send for a physician. A faint is not usually a serious matter. 

 Bad ventilation, disagreeable odors, or even the oversweet 

 odors of such flowers as the tuberose, may cause fainting. 



Broken Bones. Keep the patient as quiet as possible 

 till the physician arrives. There need be no anxiety if the 

 physician is delayed, as ordinarily no harm comes from wait- 

 ing. If there is inflammation, cold water may be applied. 

 Cooling applications are desirable in case of severe bruises. 



