BURNS AND SCALDS. 
197 
out with antiseptic solution and then an injection of one part of 
corrosive sublimate to four parts of glycerine and an equal quantity 
of water should be made into the joint once. This produces great 
swelling and a considerable amount of pain for twenty-four hours, 
but at the end of that time the sinus will generally be found closed. 
A full dose of opium should be given before the injection, as 
considerable difficulty may be experienced in administering it later. 
Burns and Scalds. 
When left to himself the elephant is not subject to this class of 
injury, but in captivity he maybe accidentally injured. The degree 
of injury varies from simple scorching to complete destruction of the 
skin and underlying tissues of the part. When deep or extensive 
they may cause a fatal termination through shock or the absorption 
of toxic products produced by tissue destruction. 
Treatment. — The first principle in the treatment of these injuries 
is to protect the parts from the air by the application of oily dressings 
such as carron oil, 2'.^., linseed or olive oil and lime water, in equal 
parts and well shaken to ensure mixing, or subacetate of lead 
solution 2 ozs. and linseed oil or other bland oil 16 ozs., after which 
cotton wool and bandages should if possible be applied. Later on 
antiseptic dusting powders will do all that is necessary. 
9 
