[6] It should be distinctly understood that the information about fractures is not supplied to enable anyone to avoid calling a surgeon, but is to be followed only until expert assistance can be obtained and, like other advice in this book, is intended to furnish first-aid information or directions to those who are in places where physicians cannot be secured.
[7] For treatment of compound fracture, see Compound Fracture of Leg (p. [116]).
[8] This method follows closely that recommended by Scudder, in his book "The Treatment of Fractures."
CHAPTER V
Dislocations
How to Tell a Dislocation—Reducing a Dislocated Jaw—Stimson's Method of Treating a Dislocated Shoulder—Appearance of Elbow when Out of Joint—Hip Dislocations—Forms of Bandages.
DISLOCATIONS; BONES OUT OF JOINT.
JAW.—Rare. Mouth remains open, lower teeth advanced forward.
First Aid Rule 1.—Protect your thumbs. Put on thick leather gloves, or bind them with thick bandage.