First Aid 485 



exposed to heat of any kind until his circulation has been well 

 restored in a cool room. 



Poisoning. Whenever it is known that a poison has been 

 swallowed, a doctor should be called at once. While waiting for 

 him, an emetic, which is a substance that will cause vomiting, 

 should be taken. A tablespoonful of mustard or of salt in a cup 

 of warm water is a good emetic. Vomiting may also be caused 

 by running the finger down the throat. 



Foreign Bodies in the Eye, Ear or Throat. Whenever a 

 cinder or small particle of dust gets beneath the lid of the eye 

 it irritates the delicate membrane and often causes much discom- 

 fort and pain. In such cases, the eye should never be rubbed. 

 If the eye is closed tears will often wash out the foreign substance. 

 In case this is not effective, relief will sometimes come from blow- 

 ing the nose on the side opposite the eye affected, taking care to 

 draw the upper lid over the lower one several times before 

 blowing. 



If this method fails ask a friend to assist. Having pressed the 

 lower lid down, if the foreign substance is seen allow him to brush 

 it off with the corner of a clean handkerchief. If relief is not 

 obtained, have him examine the upper lid. This is not so easy. 

 Seated in a chair with head bent backward, allow the assistant, 

 standing behind, to place a match or a wooden toothpick across 

 the upper lid a little above its edge. By turning the lid up and 

 back he can brush off the substance, if visible, with the handker- 

 chief. If all efforts fail, the services of a doctor should be sought. 



Foreign bodies that lodge in the ear should be removed by 

 a physician. Sharp instruments should not be put into the ear 

 since there is danger of injuring the drum and thus causing deaf- 

 ness. In removing wax from the opening, a wet towel placed 

 over the finger should be used. 



Foreign bodies in the throat are likely to cause suffocation by 

 blocking the windpipe. Children are most liable to suffer in this 

 respect. Thumping on the back will often afford relief. If this 

 does not suffice, the sufferer should be turned upside down and 

 effort made to dislodge the foreign object. A doctor should be 

 called immediately. 



