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and Remedy. — Burns and Scalds. 



interrupted, that it was thought proper to order him a 

 repetition of cordial potions : he said he was not sensible 

 of any great relief from these ; but that a glass or two 

 of olive oil drank down, seemed to give him ease. Con- 

 tinuing in this dangerous condition, he was put to bed, 

 where his arm was again bathed over a pan of charcoal, 

 and rubbed with olive oil heated in a ladle over the 

 charcoal, by Dr. Mortimer's direction, who was the phy- 

 sician that drew up the account. From this last operation 

 he declared, that he found immediate ease, as though 

 by some charm ; he soon after fell into a profound sleep, 

 and after nine hours' sound rest, awaked, about six the 

 next morning, and found himself very well ; but, in the 

 afternoon, on drinking some rum and strong beer, so as 

 to be almost intoxicated, the swelling returned, with 

 much pain and cold sweats, which abated soon, on bathing 

 the arm, as before, and wrapping it up in brown paper 

 soaked in the oil." 



Burns and Scalds assume a very different appearance, 

 according to the degree of heat or violence by which 

 they are occasioned ; if slight, and the skin only irri- 

 tated, they are easily cured by instantly dashing the part 

 affected in cold water, or constantly applying it till the 

 pain and irritation have ceased ; if slight blisters rise 

 they should not be opened at first, as is generally recom- 

 mended ; for if the air penetrates it frequently produces 

 an ulcer or sore. When a burn or scald is more severe, 

 it must be constantly kept wet with rag dipped in the 

 following lotion : — 



Goulard's extract of leail, two drams 

 water, half a pint 



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