If severe, after the pain and swelling have lessened, use hot applications, wringing cloths out of hot water, changing them as they cool, or use a hot-water bag.
For “black eye,” bathe with ice-cold water, or use cloths wrung out of water as hot as can be borne.
Massage gently for discoloration.
Note.—Never open a blood blister—apply hot water.
Sprains
(See [Reference List])
should be treated as soon as possible by a physician, but while waiting for the doctor, use cold water applications. If cold water does not relieve the pain in an hour’s time, try hot water.
Do not attempt to use the sprained joint.
Stings and Bites of Insects
(See [Reference List])
For stings of bees and bites of spiders, apply any of the following list: