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light work. At the end of the first four or five days, if 

 the swelling is not receding satisfactorily the fomenta- 

 tions and astringents are to be discontinued and a solu- 

 tion of potassium dichromate is painted over the entire 

 limb once or twice each day. In recurrent attacks inunc- 

 tions of mercurial ointment once daily will dissipate the 

 swelling more promptly than anything else. 



Cases of lymphangitis that prove obstinate under treat- 

 ment can usually be brought to a satisfactory termination 

 if iodid of potassium is administered in full dosage for 

 several days. Abscesses which complicate an attack of 

 lymphangitis are treated by incision and swabbing of 

 their cavities with tincture of iodin. Abscess formation 

 near the foot is best treated by soaking in antiseptic 

 solutions, immersing the entire lower extremity in a pail 

 full of the solution. Exuberant granulations in abscess 

 cavities are removed by actual cauterization. 



