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paste of baking soda and a little water. Put on a light 

 bandage to keep this paste in place. Severe burns require 

 the attention of a physician. A picric acid dressing may 

 be used for immediate relief, after the clothes have been 

 cut away or removed. 



How to Treat Poisons. In case of a poisonous snake 

 bite, open the wound at once to induce free bleeding; 

 wash it with potassium permanganate, and give the person 

 strong doses of a stimulant, such as aromatic spirits of 

 ammonia. Antivenin serum should be administered as 

 soon as possible, as the poison works very quickly. Poison 

 ivy is relieved by washing the surface with a solution of 

 potassium permanganate. In all poisons taken into the 

 stomach give an emetic 1 at once. A good plan is to 

 first give raw white of egg in water or milk, followed by 

 warm salt water, mustard water, or anything to get the 

 poison out of the stomach. The emetic will usually be 

 suggested on the label of the bottle containing the poison. 

 Exceptions to the general rule for emetics are that no 

 emetics should be given with strong acids or alkalies. 

 In this case we must apply our knowledge of household 

 chemistry. Acids and bases should be neutralized, using 

 soda or dilute ammonia for acids and vinegar or lemon 

 juice for alkalies. 



Home Medicine Chest. A few simple remedies should be kept 

 at home in order to take care of simple ailments. The following 

 supplies are suggested : 



Alcohol, 4 ounces Soda mint tablets, 100 tablets 



Aromatic spirits of ammonia Adhesive tape, 1 spool 



(rubber cork) Antiseptic gauze, 1 package 



Castor oil, 4 ounces Absorbent cotton, \ pound 



Limewater, 2 ounces Gauze bandages, 6 rolls, various 



Witch hazel, 4 ounces widths 



Carbolized vaseline, 1 tube First-aid outfits (Red Cross), 2 



Iodine and Mercurochrome 



(6-m6t'ik) : inducing to vomit. 



