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productive of free hemorrhages, which may be very 



successfully controlled by using a clamp such as this. 



Contusions should be treated as contusions elsewhere. 



Fig. 22. 



Immediately after a contusion, cold compresses, firm 

 bandaging, cooling and soothing lotions, etc. 



Burns and Scalds.— The great care is prevention 

 of adhesions. If lime is the burning cause, antidote 

 it immediately with acids, vinegar, etc., or protect with 

 oil, freely used. Do not wash out the conjunctival 

 sac unless you hviVQ plenty of water. A small amount 

 would but aggravate the condition by slaking the lime. 



Wounds. —Treat as elsewhere; cleanliness, antisepsis. 

 Carefully inquire into the condition of the parts sever- 

 ally and as a whole. Careful coaptation of the wound's 

 lips, intelligent suturing, and watch out for adhesions 

 always. 



