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CHAPTER VI. 



Wounds and Bruises. 



aktiseptics antiseptic suroert abnkral treatment of wounds- 

 abscess contusions and bruises ovbr-rbachbs brushing 



spbedt cuttingi ^lbgal aspect of cutting wounds on or near 



joints broken knees wounds of thb mouth punctures 



from thorns, etc. saddle galls and sore backs harness 



galls poll bvil burns and scalds wounds op thb abdo- 

 men wounds of the chest bleeding after castration 



peritonitis stroke op lightning frost-bite inflammation 



op veins inflammation of the testicles from injury. 



Antiseptics. 



The following are some of the best fluid antiseptics : — 



CREOLIN OR JEYES' FLUID (p. 620), at a strength of 1 in 50 

 (1 drachm to 6J oz. of water), would be strong enough for applica- 

 tion to healthy or recently-inflicted wounds ; and double that 

 strength for suppurating wounds. 



CARBOLIC ACID (p. 614) can be employed at the same strength 

 as creolin. Before dissolving in water, it is well to mix it with 

 three or four times its weight or volume of alcohol (methylated 

 spirits, for instance), which renders it more soluble. 



CHINOSOL (p. 616). One grain to 1 oz. of water for healthy 

 wounds, and double that strength for unhealthy ones. 



PEROXIDE OF HYDROGEN (1 to 10 of water) is an admirable 

 antiseptic, especially for open joints, and for abscesses, after re- 

 moving their contents. 



SANITAS is a proprietary preparation which consists of cam- 

 phoric substances and peroxide of hydrogen. When diluted with 

 from 5 to 10 parts of water, it forms a valuable antiseptic. 



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