Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-11-22
What 20 do in Case Of Accident.

In most accidents or snail les there
are several things to be done at once. and
IN many crses these first things decide the
issue ct life and death.
First-Nle times in ten brandy Or
wine ,r other forms Of slimulant are
almost instinctivclv offerc |. If lrinl; is
lskcd for, give cold water; if no ked
for, wait.
Second--lf anything is likely to oh, ruct
the breathing, as tight clothing or mud or
other things about the face and nose.
remove it and place the person in recln-
ing position; if the brain or head is not
injured, on the back; and beyond two or
1t most three. keep everyone away at least
ten feet distant, and great deal better.
out of the room altogether, for the verv
sight of many persons present tends to
excite and alarm and discompose by the
expression of their countenances alone.
In very many cases the injured person is
more calm and self possessed than any
one present, and, for an additional reason,
a crowd should be kept at Il distance to
allow abundant pure air to get to the
sufferer.
Ihird-Before moving the person notice
If any limb is broken. or if there is much
blood flowing; if flowing in spurts or
jets, on artery has been severed. and there
is no time TO be lost in moving, for the
person may bleed to death in few mo.
ments. If there is not much blood dis
charged, and it comes out slowly, removal
can take place; but then it is generally
better to promote the bleeding by the use
OF sponge aud warm water, for in most
accidents moderate bleeding unloads the
system aud icGds to prevent intllmation
and crvsipaas from setting in.
Four,h-DO MI that is possible to com.
pose the patient, to give rest to the body,
to each limb, and by all means to keep
the clothing dry and the body and axtrem-
tiles warm; this is always of consequence,
always of vital importance, In addition
keep out of the sufferers sight everything
which might excite or dscompose or
discourage or alarm; remove everything
bloody, soied or torn.
Fifth-The persons around the patient
should exhibit quiet, confident. compos.
ed, assured air. so as to inspire tie same
in the mind of the sufferer
Sixth-AYoid all sudden motion or
starts or hurry; avoid noisy talking.
especially all whispering, which is pest
to any chamber; do not allow the patient
observe you steadily gazing at him, and
ask him us few questions As possible; try
and find out what is wanting without
inquiry.
Seventh In all cases of injury by acci-
dents send for the nearest physician with
out moments delay; if one cannot be
had, send for a nurse; if none at hand,
send for the woman nearest who has had
the most experience in nursing the sick.
Ei2ht-Until a physician or other help
arrives, have two basins of cold water
and half n dozen soft rags, and wherever
there is wound or bruse or swelling
apply the rags dipped in the water; the
object being to keep down fever and
inflammation. Bear in MIN, to cool and
TO cleanse, warm water is sometimes
better than cold; it does not give such
shock, to begin with; but whether warm
or cold, be careful to prevent the water
from dripping about on the clothing or
bed, both of which should be kept per.
fectly dry.
If the person is nscnsible, apply cam
phor 10 the nostrils, and cloths dipped in
hot water to the pit of the stomach; rub
the limbs vigorously with the hands or
hot, dry towels; bathe the temples and
forehead in water and vinegar, half and
half Dr.. UtlrS HedHb al Home.