Rash, especially on young children, caused by heat. Wash with warm water and soap. Apply alcohol (one part to three of water). Dust with talcum powder. (See [Chapter X].)
Ptomaine Poisoning.
Symptoms: Severe nausea, purging diarrhea. See doctor.
Treatment: Vomiting is necessary. Give cup warm water in which 1 tsp. mustard is dissolved, or give 2 tsp. ipecac. Give castor oil.
Apply external heat—hot-water bags.
Give 1 tsp. paregoric, if you have it.
Sea-Sickness.
Cracked ice. The best preventive is to see the doctor a week before going on ocean trip.
Shock.