HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 



CHAP. 



FIG. 163. A temporary 

 sling for a broken 

 arm (Zuppke). 



two parts may again grow together as they were before. 



If carefully set, there will be no deformity whatever in 

 most cases. If the person must be 

 carried any distance, the broken 

 bone should be kept as quiet as pos- 

 sible. Cold water may be applied if 

 there is any swelling. 



If any of the -bones of the arms 

 are broken, a sling may be made as 

 shown in this figure. In this way 

 the injured part may be carried with 

 little pain. Splints may be made 

 by tying thin pieces of wood to 

 the injured part, so as to hold it 

 firmly in position until the surgeon 



takes charge of the case. 



236. Cuts in the Skin. All cuts in the skin must 

 first be carefully washed. Then, if the bleeding is not 

 severe, bring the edges of the cut together if they are far 

 apart and hold them in position by placing strips of 

 plaster across the cut. It is best to apply some disin- 

 fecting lotion like carbolic acid (i part in 100), or some 

 simple ointment, and then bandage the wound as quickly 

 as possible. If the bleeding is severe, measures must be 

 taken to check it before bandaging the wound. Do not 

 change the dressing of a cut very often, but when 

 you do, see that the wound is thoroughly washed and 

 disinfected. 



237. External Bleeding. This may belong to any 

 one of three different kinds, (i) It maybe from an 



