Health and Woodland Medicine 307 



CUTS AND WOUNDS 



After making sure that no dirt or foreign substance is 

 in the wound, the first thing is tight bandaging — to close 

 it and stop the bleeding. The more the part is raised 

 above the heart — the force-pump — the easier it is to do 

 this. 



If the blood comes out in spurts, it means an artery has 

 been cut; for this, apply a twister or tourniquet — that is, 

 make a big knot in a handkerchief, tie it round the limb, 

 with the knot just above the woiuid, and twist it round with 

 a stick till the flow is stopped. 



LIGHTNESTG 



To revive one stunned by a thunderbolt, dash cold water 

 over him. 



SHOCK OR NERVOUS COLLAPSE 



A person suffering from shock has pale, dull face, cold 

 skin, feeble breathing, rapid, feeble pulse, listless, half- 

 dead manner. Place him on his back with head low. Give 

 stimulants, such as hot tea or coffee, or perhaps one drink 

 of spirits. Never remove the clothing, but cover the 

 person up. Rub the limbs and place hot-water bottles 

 around the body. Most persons recover in time, without 

 aid, but those with weak hearts need help. 



FAINTING 



Fainting is caused by the arrest of the blood supply to the 

 brain, and is cured by getting the heart to correct the lack. 

 To aid in this have the person lie down with the head lower 

 than the body. Loosen the clothing. Give fresh air. 



