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935 Orchitis. 



Inflammation of the testicles. 

 Hot fomentations ; belladona applications ; saline alterative medicine. 



936. Ostitis. 



Inflammation of the bones. 

 Cold or hot applications ; perfect rest ; blistering and firing. 



937. Otorrhcea [sec Canker of the Ear). 



938. Paralysis. 



Loss of sensation and motion. 

 Mainly due to lightning shock. 

 Keep quiet ; give bromide of potassium. 



939. Patella, dislocation of (see Luxation). 



940. Pericarditis. 



Inflammation of the covering of the heart. 

 Put in loose box; keep perfectly quiet. 



941. Periostitis. 



Inflammation of the covering of the bone. 

 Perfect rest ; cold or hot water applications ; blisters. 



942. Peritonitis. 



Inflammation of the lining of the belly. 

 Give laudanum and linseed oil ; hypodermics of morphia. 

 Woollen rugs, wrung out of hot water, round the body. 



943. Pharyngitis. 



Inflammation of pharynx ; sore throat. 

 Put into well-ventilated box ; steam nostrils. 

 Apply stimulating liniment to throat. 

 Give chlorate of potash in drinking water. 



944. Phlebitis. 



Inflammation of a vein. 

 Apply blisters ; dress with antiseptics. 



945. Phrenitis. 



Inflammation of the brain. 

 Bleeding; purgative medicines ; nerve sedati\'es. 

 Cold applications to the head. 



