or
(c) Saturated Solution Bicarbonate of Soda. (Dissolve as much baking soda as possible in a cup of boiled water;)
or
(d) Picric Acid Gauze Compress.
Follow any of these treatments with Boric Acid Ointment. (See [List of Medicines], No. 22).
Blisters. Later, puncture blisters near base with a sharp instrument which has been sterilized by dipping in alcohol. Mop up the watery discharge with a little aseptic absorbent cotton, throwing it away. Never open blisters far enough to loosen skin. Dress with gauze compresses, dusted with boric acid. Use several small compresses if burned surface is large.
3. In very severe burns (third degree) little can be done. Send for the doctor. Do not remove clothing. Make patient as comfortable as possible.
For burns about the eye, anoint with olive oil and wash out with boric acid solution in eye dropper or eye cup. (See [List of Medicines], No. 3.) Use compresses wrung out of ice water. See doctor.
Car Sickness.