The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-03
FOR 4TH'S VICTIMS
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF
INJURY.
Simple Rules for the Treatment of
Burns and Wounds Likely to
Be Received.

In the interest OF the hundreds Of Fourth
Of July sufferers from their own careless
ness or that of others 1t may be well to
know some simple rules of first aid APP
piled to forms Of injuries that are typical
Of the day. DIR. James e. Pitcher. United
States army, In his army manual, gives
these directions:
For Burns-Remove the clothing by cut
ting it way with a knife or scissors. II 1t
sticks don't pull 1t Off. Simply cut around
It and hood with oil. Charron oil, a mix
ture OF equal parts of linseed oil and lime
water ia the best. 1t is a good thing to
keep on hand over the Fourth Of July.
Let the water out OF any blisters by
pricking them with an absolutely clean
needle. and then gently press them, taking
care not to break the skin. Promptly ex-
clude the air. In the case of a slight burn
this may be done by applying a compress
soaked in water In which has been dis
solved as much baking soda as 1t will
take up.
When blisters are formed. or the flesh
charred. apply any clean oil. ChaIron oil
preferably. and cover the part with cotton
or the nearest available substitute for it.
In the absence of oils dust flour over the
burn. II nothing else can be obtained
moist earth or clay may be used.
Burning Clothlng-A person whose cloth
Ing is ablaze should be made to lie down
or be thrown down II necessary. The per-
son should be then wrapped In a rug,
lanket or coat of any non-infammable
material and the fire completely smothered
by pressing on the burning points outside
the covering. II no covering Is at hand
roll the person on the ground.
Wounds-To stop bleeding: If the blood
is bright red and comes in spurts an artery
has been severed. In any case summon a
surgeon Immediately. Expose the wound;
make the patient lie down and lift up the
wounded part; press with thumb or ln-
ger on or into the wound temporarily to
stop the bleeding. If the location Of the
large artery in the wounded part is known
press on 1t above the wound with the fin
gers INT later with a tourniquet; II 1t Is
not known surround the part with a BAN
dsge above the wound drawn tightly
enough to stop the bleeding. Dress the
wound with a compress of antlspetic gauze,
absorbent cotton, or old clean linen and
then bandage.
If the blood Is lark red or purplish and
wells out In a continuous stream, a vein
has been severed. In such an event pro-
coed as before, taking care to loosen any
tight clothing between the wound and the
heart. Press with the tumb or finger into
the wound temporarily to check the bleed
ing; then prepare a thick compress, and.
removing the finger, bandage 1t firmly on
the wound. A tourniquet is not necessary
in dressing a venous wound.
If n wound is a large or disabling one,
before the bandage Is applied, but after
the bleeding has been temporarily stopped,
1t should be washed clean of any bits OF
glass, stone, splinters OF wood, dirt, or
other foreign particles with absolutely
clean water made antiseptic, IL possible, by
a tablespoonful Of common salt to the pint,
or vinegar to the proportion OF one-fourth,
or better yet, carbolic acid or corrosive
sublimate, which may be obtained In tab
let form at any drug store with directions
for use. The edges of an incised or clean.
ly cut wound should be drawn as nearly
as possible into their natural position, anc
the compress should be applied, soaked ir
the antiseptic solution. as a temporary
dressing.