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counter-irritant ; next, as the result of the swelling of the 

 skin and subcutaneous tissues, a more or less continuous 

 ■compression of the diseased tissues is obtained, while pro,- 

 longed compression even is exerted by the scar formatioin 

 following the application of the actual cautery, which, as 

 previously shown, has a favorable influence upon chronic 

 inflammatory processes. Other factors no doubt play aa 

 important r61e, as yet to be demonstrated. 



When do you employ antiseptics to combat inflam,mation ? 



Since a great many inflammations in animals are the 

 <iirect result of a wound invasion by bacteria, antiseptic 

 agents are required to inhibit their further development. 



What antiseptics are indicated to influence deeply located 

 septic inflammation ? 

 Those which penetrate the skin, as carbolic acid, iodo- 

 form, camphor, etc. 



What operative measures may he em,ployed 'in the treatment 

 of inflammation ? 



Venesection is to-day but little employed ; nevertheless,, 

 it is of value in an acute violent inflammation, especially 

 indicated in that acute diffuse aseptic pododermatitis cova.-k 

 xnonly termed "founder." 



Scarification by punctures or incisions, while not often 

 •employed, frequently give relief in intense congestions, with 

 the integuments thick and brawny, as in rapidly spreading 

 inflammations, deep seated suppuration. The incision ox 

 puncture must go through the skin and cellular tissue to he 

 •effective. Such wounds, of course, are given subsequently at 

 thorough antiseptic treatment. In gangrenous inflammations 

 ihe prompt removal of tissue shreds or sloughs, either bjp 



