Evening star., 1909-06-20

ner in which a sufferer is cared for
during the wait for medical assistance
may ward of life Disagreement or prob
ably death. A calm, cool, self-possessed
an angel of mercy not only to the vic
tim, but to his distracted family.
In dealing with burns, both superficial
and severe. it is well to bear in mind
that immediate exclusion of air from the
wounded surface will greatly relieve the
sufferer. Should the injury consist mere
ly of a reddening of the skin the best
method is to sprinkle it thickly with BIZ
carbonate Of soda, then bandage it with
a wet cloth till the burning sensation is
allayed. AS soon as relief is obtained the
Inflamed skin may be protected from the
action Of the air by painting it with the
white OF egg. The first layer of egg
being dried, apply q second and third.
When the burn is of more serious
nature and the cuticle has been blistered
or destroyed. quickly give the wound a
coating of vaseline or, better still. one
of olive oil. Disfiguring scars are often
the result of such injuries, but skillful
attention will do great deal to prevent
this possibility
Injuries from toy pistols that are such
joy to the small boy and cause Of
haps Of the day. and when the skin 10
broken from such an accident there Is
danger that powder may have entered
the cut. The affected part should be
cauteriZed as soon as possible. If one
has a bottle of carbolic acid in the house
this cauteriZing is easily done by dipping
a toOthpick or match stick in the acid
and applying the acid to the wound
When carbolic acid is not at hand call
the nearest doctor or send the child to q
drug store.
IL there is powder in the eyes OF the
enthusiastic celebrants draw the upper
lid well down over the lower and have
the patient blow his nose forcibly at
the same time. If the troublesome par
ticle should get imbedded under the
lower lid draw the lid down by the
lashes and let the sufferer turn his eye
ball toward the nose, then use soft
handkerchief to clear the eye. In wiping
the eye always move toward the nose
as this is the direction taken by the
natural secretions. Particles imbedded in
the eyeball will have to be attended to
by a surgeon. but great relief can be
given by bandaging the eye before the
physician arrives.
Shock very often follows a severe burn,
and the sufferer, although not uncon-
truly alarming. Failure to rally from
this may indirectly cause death. To treat
q patient suffering from shock lower the
head and administer stimulants until the
heart action is revived. Heat should be
applied to the pit of the stomach and the
extremities Brandy and water is the
best stimulant where there is nausea or
hot tea, coffee or beef tea may be used
il the patient can retain it,
When the clothing takes fire presence
of mind will often prevent very serious
mishaps. Much the worst thing a per-
son can do is to run shrieking for help.
and this is exactly what every child does
1t would be wise precaution for moth
ers to give little talk to their young
sters before the great day on first aids
and impress upon them the importance
Of keeping their mouths shut il the
clothes should become ignited, for the
greatest danger comes from inhaling the
flames. They should be told to lie down
and roll about them whatever heavy
woolen object happens to be in reach.
Even a woolen coat is better than moth.
Ing. When covering a person whose
clothes are ahame be sure to begin at
the head to guard against the hames
reaching the mouth.