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Treatment of Burns. Plunge the burned part into 

 cold water. As soon as possible apply a solution of cook- 

 ing soda (a tablespoonful of bicarbonate of soda to a tea- 

 cup of water) ; or lay a wet cloth on the burned part and 

 put the soda on the 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 

 applied gives relief, but is objectionable because it is hard 

 to remove without taking the skin off with it. 



Danger from Burning Clothing. 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 or 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 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 around the body at the same time if 

 possible. Rolling on the ground or floor in itself would 

 very likely put out a small flame. 



Treatment of Fainting. Lay the body flat on the 

 back. Keep the crowd away, and give plenty of fresh air. 

 Loosen the clothing about the neck and waist. Sprinkle 

 cold water on the face, but 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 reme- 

 dies 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. 



