Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-08-26
Facts worth meaa.er;ax.
From Halls Jor rnal Of Hcalth.


Sudden deaths do not come from heart dis
ease. one case in twenty, but from congestion
| OF the lungs or brain. or FROM apoplexy More
| iie from congestion of the lungs than of the
pfan. and More OF congestion of the brain than
| from apopleXy.
| Sudden death from heart disease Is USUALLY
caused by rupture OF sonic large artery near the
| heart: from congestion of the lungs uy in
stantly stopping the breath from congestion
Oh the brain. by causing pressure on the brain,
which raTalyzcs and instantly destroys life :
1r0il apopiexy by hemorrhaTe in the brain.
Heart disease most frequently results from
neglected or improperly treated rheumatism. 1t
more often follows mild rheumatism than the
seTcre Kind. because severe rheumatism receives
prompt treatment. while the mild form is often
neglected and left to work it's way to the
heart.
Persons who suppose themselves suffering
from heart disease. because they have pain in
the region of the heart, or palpltatIon seldom
nave any disease OF that organ. In nine cases
| our OF ten trey are suffering from Dyspepsia
nothing more Congestion OF the lungs is most
| frequently caused by a sudden change from the
neat OF an ill-ventilated room or railroad car or
street car, to the cold air outside without being
protected by sufficient clothing: hence. many
persons thus seized drop dead in the streets.
Congestion of the brain most frequently re-
Suits ifor trouble and anxiety OF mind. produc-
ing sie"plessrcsS, followed by engagement of
the small blood vessels of the brain. sudden loss
| OF vital power. and almost instant death ApO-
| pleXy may BE- al inherited disease or it NAV be
induced by too free living. or its opposite too
great abstc!GiOusneSs. Paralysis mar affect only
a small portion of the body, from finger or toe
to an entire limb, or it may disable half the
body, or tie whole body. when death soon toll
| lows When half the body is affected by paraIy-
Sis we may be certain that the seat of the dis
ease Is IN the opposite side of the BRAIN because
nerve fbers cross. Partial paralysis is often
| temporary When caused by the rupture of a
small blood vessel, if the clOt is got rid of by
absorption or otherwise. Although this is a
disease that all classes OF people are liable to,
its most destructive work is done among the de-
PRAYED and dissipated There is no doubt that
the habitual use of tobacco is one of the most
prominent causes of paralysis and other nerve
diseases.
A severe cold can he soonest cured by remain
ing within doors. IN warm room and near the
nre. until all signs of it have disappeared. Then
care should be taken to prevent relapse by
having the feet warmly clad. and the whole
body and particularly the chest and the back
OF the neck. well protected when going out.
To stop bleeding, if from cavity in the Jaw
after tooth has been extracted. shape a cork
INTO the proper form and size to cover the bleed
ing cavity. ANA long enough to be kept firmly in
place when the mouth is closed. This we be-
lieve. is our own invention and we have never
known it to fail. 1t has served us in desperate
cases.
"HcH oli artery IL CUT. the req UiOOu SpuflS
out at each pulsatiOn. Press the thumb firmly
over the artery, near the wound and on the side
toward the heart. Press hard enough to stop the
bleeding and wait till physician comes. The
wounded person is often able to do this himself,
Ii ne has the requisite knowledge.
Simple fractures may be adjusted by almost
any one Get the limb as near as possible in the
natural position. and then send tor doctor.
There is no great urgency in such cases.
In fracture of the skull with compression and
loss OF consciousness. examine the wound and
ii possible raise the broken edges of the skull so
as to relieve the pressure on the brain. Prompt
action would often save life.
In case of poisoning. the simple rule is to get
the poison out of the stomach as soon as possible
Mustard and salt act promptly as emetics. and
they are always at hand. Stir tablespoonful
in glass of water. and let the person swallow
1t quickly. fit does not cause vomiting in five
minutes. repeat the dose. After vomiting give
the whites of two or three eggs, and send for the
doctor.
Burns and scalds are soonest relieved by an
application of cold water. Dry carbonate of
soda, or baking soda. sprnkled over the burned
spot is the latest remedy, and is said to be very
etfectual
These means are only temporary. In severe
cases, physician should be sent for.