Foreign Body in Eye.
Wink. Do not rub.
Lift upper lid down over lower, blowing opposite nostril.
If these means fail, turn lid back over a toothpick, removing foreign body gently with the pointed corner of a handkerchief. For bits of plaster, use dilute vinegar in eye cup. For acids, use very dilute bicarbonate of soda solution. (See [Chapter XI].)
Frost Bites.
Parts frozen turn whitish or waxy looking.
Do not bring patient into a warm room.
Use cold applications. Keep in cold room. (See [Chapter VII].)
Rub with snow or ice-water cloths, very gradually applying heat.
“Gum Boils” or “Canker Sores.”