See “[Hemorrhage]” for deep, bleeding wounds.
If surface is scraped, as from a fall in sand, wash wound with hot water (which has been boiled) and pure soap, such as Castile, and paint with iodine. Fasten a sterile gauze compress in place over scraped surface with a bandage or adhesive plaster.
See also “[Cuts],” “[Powder Wounds].”
FOOTNOTES:
[J] Use one of the proprietary (patent) preparations of castor oil, pleasant to taste.
[K] A compress is several thicknesses of gauze or other clean material.
[L] If to the onion is added a tbsp. or two of water, a tbsp. vinegar (and olive oil, if desired), pepper and salt, it will be found a palatable salad with bread and butter, and will be liked by most children.
[M] See [List of Medicines] No. 22.
[N] A tourniquet (pronounced turn-e-ket) is a constricting band used to stop bleeding. Usually a triangular bandage is folded into cravat form (see [page 83]) and tied loosely about the limb; then twisted as shown in this picture. A rubber band, necktie, garter or a piece of rope may be used in emergency.
[O] Poison.