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HINTS TO TRAVELLERS. 
and pneumonia. Severe forms of blood-poisoning may lead to the forma¬ 
tion of abscesses all over the body, with fatal result. 
Treatment .—The general treatment is the same as that described for 
erysipelas. The local treatment is to thoroughly open up and disinfect 
the poisoned part. 
Bruises. 
A bruise should be treated by bathing with cold water, or the frequent 
application of wet cloths. The addition of Goulard water, gin, methy¬ 
lated spirits, eau de cologne, or vinegar to the water, is beneficial. 
Sprains. 
The affected joint should be raised on pillows, and treated in the 
manner advised for bruises, but if seen immediately after the injury,, 
firm strapping with adhesive plaster and bandaging of the part is often 
equally serviceable. If inflammation develops, warm fomentations will 
be found soothing, leeching may be necessary, and free purgation always 
has a good effect. 
The troublesome stiffness which often remains is relieved by friction 
and kneading with the hand. To regain the use of the joint, it should 
be gently moved each day; this movement is less painful if it is per¬ 
formed with the joint in hot water. 
Poisoned Wounds from Snakes , Animals , and Arrows , etc. 
In cases of poisonous snake-bite, the marks of two fangs will usually 
be found. 
Treatment. —Tie a piece of tape, bandage, or cord a couple of inches 
above the wound, i.e., between the wound and the body; tie another 
piece still nearer the body, say three inches from the .first. Cut across, 
the wound or wounds to encourage free bleeding. 
(If a medical man is present, he may think fit to inject anti-venomous- 
serum as an antidote to snake poison.) 
Dissolve as much permanganate of potash as possible in about a 
teaspoonful of water, stirring well to hasten its solution. Inject about 
five drops of this underneath the skin, on either side of the cut, by 
