N. B.—In case of wounds from powder, or punctured wounds, as from rusty nail, see a doctor who will treat patient with anti-tetanic serum.
Read the chapters concerning bandages: [Chapters XIII] and [XVI].
Bandages are used: 1. To hold dressings in place. 2. To support the parts. 3. To hold splints in place.
Never use wet bandages—they shrink in drying.
Never put a tight bandage over a wet compress; use a loose triangular bandage. The exclusion of air might also cause blisters.
An emetic is a medicine which causes vomiting.
To sterilize a needle or knife blade, dip into alcohol or pass through an alcohol or gas flame; or hold in boiling waiter several minutes.
To make a saturated solution dissolve in water as much of the powder mentioned as possible.
Note.—Remember that heat in the form of hot drinks and hot applications is the best kind of stimulant.