CHAPTER XXI. 

 WOUNDS AND THEIR TREATMENT. 



I. — Classes of Wounds. 



1. Incised. 



An incised wound is the result of a clean-cutting instru- 

 ment. Its length is greater than its depth. 



2. Punctured. 



A punctured wound is caused by some instrument — sharp 

 or blunt — penetrating endwise. Its depth exceeds its length. 



3. Lacerated. 



A lacerated wound is made by both tearing and cutting 

 the flesh, such as that received by being kicked by another 

 horse. 



4. Contused. 



A contused wound is such that the skin in the vicinity 

 of the wound is not broken, the tissue under the skin being 

 injured. An ordinary black eye is the best example of its 

 kind. 



II. — General Treatment. 



5. To Stop Bleeding. 



Profuse bleeding may be stopped by any of the following 

 methods: 



First. — Apply cotton batting over the point from which 

 the blood is flowing, and over the batting a tight bandage. 

 Leave the bandage adjusted for at least twenty-four hours. 



Second. — Apply an astringent. The best we know of is 

 Monsell's solution of iron, applied with a feather. 



Third. — Tie the end of the artery with a strong piece of 

 cord when such is possible. A common sewing needle such 

 as used for sewing wounds is a handy article to have on hand. 

 Run the needle under the bleeding artery or vein, drawing 

 the cord with it, tie the string tightly round the artery and 

 vein, taking some of the muscle in also. Leave the string till 

 it falls off of its own accord. 



