CHAPTER XXL 
WOUNDS AND THEIR TREATMENT. 
I. — Classes of Wounds. 
1. Incised. 
An incised wound is the result of a clean-cutting instru- 
ment. Its length is greater than its depth. 
2. Punctured. 
A punctured wound is caused by some instrument — sharp 
or blunt — penetrating endwise. Its depth exceeds its length. 
3. Lacerated. 
A lacerated wound is made by both tearing and cutting 
the flesh, such as that received by being kicked by another 
horse. 
4. Contused. 
A contused wound is such that the skin in the vicinity 
of the wound is not broken, the tissue under the skin being 
injured. An ordinary black eye is the best example of its 
kind. 
11. — General Treatment. 
5. To Stop Bleeding. 
Profuse bleeding may be stopped by any of the following 
methods: 
First. — Apply cotton batting over the point from which 
the blood is flowing, and over the batting a tight bandage. 
Leave the bandage adjusted for at least twenty-four hours. 
Second. — Apply an astringent. The best we know of is 
Monsell's solution of iron, applied with a feather. 
Third. — Tie the end of the artery with a strong piece of 
cord when such is possible. A common sewing needle such 
as used for sewing wounds is a handy article to have on hand. 
Run the needle under the bleeding artery or vein, drawing 
the cord with it, tie the string tightly round the artery and 
vein, taking some of the muscle in also. Leave the string till 
it falls off of its own accord. 
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