The Clifton clarion., 1889-07-10
CLIFTON CLARION.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1889
What To Do In Emergencies.

What to do in cases Of emergency Is an important subject, and informa- ton on it should be either committed to memory or else so placed es to be easily available in time of need.
 Burns of the eye by calcium or lime are not very common, vet it is useful to know how to treat them. In the event of lime getting into the eye or around the front of the eyelids it is we'll to remember, until the arrival of medical attendance, that in no case must water be used Washing with vinegar will neutralize the caustic properties of the lime, and any frac- tional bits may afterwards be remov- ed by the use of feather or camefs hair brush lightly applied, or if neither is at hand, by linen folded to q point. Acute inflammation of the eve must be looked for after such an accident. Even with immediate medi- cal aid the eye may be much damaged, but without it the organ may be sacrificed.
 I would like to call attention to remedy which possesses such wonder ful therapeutic powers that it de- serves place in every household. It is called iodOform and comes in the form of a powder. It has no equal in the cure of chronic sores or ulcers, as well as cuts and wounds of all kinds. Its value as a remedy has been somewhat impeded by its odor, which is the only objectionable feature about it, but for the sake of a speedy cure this can be tolerated. It is used in all hospitals through the world and recommended by the medical pro- fession in every land. It is an in gredient of all ulcer oiniments now adays. It is best used in conjunction with some vehicle, such as vaseline in the proportion of one drachm of iodoform to one and half ounces of vaseline. It is we'll to have it carefully and prominently marked "Poison, tor external use only." Use it by spreading upon lint and bandage it to the wound twice day. When re- moving and before applying fresh bandage, wash the wound thoroughly with warm water and soap.
 As we are often placed in positions requiring assistance, and, perhaps, thrown upon our own resources, the following may be impressed upon the memory to advantage:
 If scalded, plunge the part in water. This relieves pain instantly and gives time for thought and composure.
 An insect in the ear may be drown ed out with tepid water or killed by 8 few drops of sweet oil.
 If anything hard gets into the ear, double a stout horse hair, place the head on one side and drop the loop into the ear, move it about until ii catches the object and then draw it out.
 In cases of poisonous bite suck the wound instantly, unless the mouth is sore.
 If the throat burns after swallowing poison drink sweet oil. If you are falling asleep from a poison drink half glass of water into which has been stirred a teaspoonful each of salt and common table mustard, and, after vomiting, drink the strongest coffee and keep ill motion until perfectly awake. After any poison swallow one or two raw eggs.
 If smoke is suffocating you fall on the floor and crawl out on your hands and knees.
 In cases of insensibility, in which there is loud snoring, tho person is  seized with apoplexy. Raise the head, remove pressure from the neck. If the face is pale and the breathing very low, it is case of fainting. Place the body perfectly level and lower the head. The patient will promptly re- vive. Nothing else is necessary.
 Always remember that if you have health don't meddle with it, avoid doc 1oring and drugs until real necess- ity for their use arises.-Cor. New York News.
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