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be cleaned up as well as possible with boric acid lotion, and hot fomenta¬ 
tions of the same applied for twenty-four hours. After this, the 
burn may be dressed twice a day with boric ointment spread on lint. 
Great cleanliness is an important factor in the successful treatment of 
burns. In a severe burn, stimulants must be given, and the patient 
put to bed with hot-water bottles, and active treatment of the 
burn should be left till the patient has somewhat recovered from 
the shock. 
When there is great pain, chlorodyne or laudanum in full doses will 
be required. 
Blisters on the feet . 
These are generally caused by ill-fitting or badly finished boots, 
creases in the socks, or moisture of the feet. Great care should be used 
in the selection of boots and socks. Knitted socks are best, and they 
must be frequently changed. Rubbing the inside of the socks with 
soap is a valuable preventative. 
When blisters have formed, they should be pricked—to let out the 
fiuid—and adhesive plaster applied, so as to effectually protect the 
part. When rest can be obtained, zinc or boric ointment should be 
applied. 
If the feet are naturally tender, and prone to form blisters, soak 
them for some time in tepid salt and water, or alum and water, before 
putting on the socks in the morning. Dust the feet, after they have 
been well washed and dried, with starch powder, or smear them over 
with zinc ointment; a pad of oiled lint, evenly strapped on, will often 
save a tender place from becoming raw. 
