46 PKINCIPLES OF VETEEINAEY SUKGEBY 



tiiiless evidences of inflammatory disturbances set in. Sliould 

 they appear, then exploration, drainage, counter openings 

 and disinfection become imperative. 



Describe the treatment of poisoned wounds. 



The stings of wasps, bees, hornets, yellow jackets are 

 best treated with alkaline solution, as bicarbonate of sodium 

 solution; internally, stimulants. Snake bites of the rattler, 

 viper, copperhead, highland and water moccasin are treated 

 by ligating the whole part if possible, and when seen early 

 incise the wound freely and inject with the hypodermics 

 syringe into the wound and surrounding tissues a 1 per cent. 

 aqueous solution of permanganate of potash ; internally,' 

 give alcohol and digitalis freely. 



Describe the treatment of wounds with abnormal granulations. 

 Excessive granulations are removed by the knife, scissors 

 or curette, and kept in check by astringents and pressure 

 bandage, provided its application is possible. Sulphate of 

 copper, chloride of zinc, and a mixture of tannoform and 

 alum (equal parts) and the actual cautery are reliable. 



Describe skin grafting. 



It consists in transplanting bits of the epidermal layer of 

 the skin, with the strictest of aseptic precautions, to granu- 

 lating wound surfaces which on account of their extent 

 cannot skin over by the ordinary process of healing. 



Is shin grafting practical in animals 9 



It is not, — mainly on account of the great mobility of the 

 parts and the limited blood supply of the skin. 



