What to do in cases of accidents and emergencies : describing the symptoms in each case, and how to treat them on the moment : with a list of the principal poisons, which, if taken, require prompt treatment : their remedies and antidotes, designed for family and general use.

  • Lawrence, J. B. (Joseph B.)
Date:
1888
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Credit: What to do in cases of accidents and emergencies : describing the symptoms in each case, and how to treat them on the moment : with a list of the principal poisons, which, if taken, require prompt treatment : their remedies and antidotes, designed for family and general use. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    flannel or some material that will absorb and freely retain the oil. If the above treatment be carried out, all will have been done that a practical physician could do in an emergency of this character. Sprains or Strains. This term is usually given to injuries occur- ring about the joints due to a forcible straining or wrenching of the surrounding ligaments, so as more or less to lacerate them, or even some- times to break a tendon, but without entirely displacing a bone. The injured tissues being of low vitality, a considerable time elapses before they again regain their usual form and functions. In severe cases, it is advisable to obtain proper advice, as the consequences are more lasting than in the case of a broken bone, especially where the injury is to the knee, ankle-joint or wrist, the parts most liable to sprains. To be assured that no bones are broken or displaced, as soon as possible, before the swelling takes place, see if the joint looks natural by compar- ing it with the other one, and noting if any