The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25


ton in which he was found until ex-
animation could be conpetently MADE
Of the extent Of the fracture or wound:
Adequate protection to the fractured
member. however. must be given N
the form OF some kind Of splint, and
tent to be driven to the nearest town
with SAFETY A few boards. such as
fence rails. barrel slaves. or the like,
could be used. but Dr. Ames. to. be
thoroughly "a Ia motor" pointed. out
the advantage Of folded side curtains
leg or arm. The side curtains could
be secured by mechanics tape. ad-
hesive, or even by wire.
Broken collar bones also are Of fire.
quent occurrence in the automobile ac-
cident. In this case the shoulder droops
considerably below that of the unin-
jured side. A support OF cotton waste
could be wedged in the armpit OF the
injured side until medical aid could
be secured, but DR.. .Ames points out
the danger of the large vein beneath
the clavicle which might be severed
by broken bones II the operation is not
done by one understanding anatomy.
There are as many kinds Of wounds
that can be caused by automobiles as
there are automobiles themselves. and
1t is a hard matter for the doctor 70
lay down laws for them all. Incised
WOUNDS, laceFaleQ WOUNDS, puht ~ ~ GU
wounds, etc, will all require differ
emit treatment in their final sewing up,
but DR.. Ames laid particular stress on
not washing these wounds with any
old water" as they do in the movies.
If one does not come prepared for the
accident en- tour. with salt solution,
sterile cotton and EauZe. etc.---it is bet
ter to leave the wound alone and get
to the nearest town as quickly as pos
sible, OR to a farmhouse, where hot
water, which has been boiled for 10
minutes, and to which teaspoon OF
salt to a pint of water can be used
to cleanse the wound. 1t should then
have been also boiled for 10 minutes.
Care should be taken to apply these
sterile cloths without touching the
hands or any other unsterilized object
to the side which is applied to the
wound.
Excessive bleeding from wound,
however, calls for action more quickly,
and also considerable thought, If the
bleeding is from an artery, the blood
will come with a good deal OF force, In
spurts or jets. To stop IT, the route"
OF the injured artery should be ascerr.
upon 1t between the wound and the
heart. If the artery injured is too deep
to find, an extra compress may be made
Of a stone or a heavily wadded piece OF
cotton waste tied firmly to the wound
about the leg, arm or injured portion
and held in position for half an hour.
A hammer or screwdriver may also De
used, placed between a handkerchief
and the skin, and twisted firmly until
the bleeding stops. This should not re-
main on too long, however as danger
might result from too. Jealous action
in this respect II the bleeding is from
vein, the flow of blood will be in g
steady stream but without force. A
compress or screwdriver tourniquet may
again be used to advantage here. .,
The motorist who is not provided
with emergency Kits containing aro'
brandy, or other stimulant. will always
| find the faithful inner tube filled witt
hot water from the radiator a gooc
stimulant In case Of shock or accident
tient who has tainted from sudder
shock, burns or other accident, the heal
acts as valuable receiver. II one
| is so lucky as to have vacuum Dot
tie of cold water at hand, alternatt
applications of heat and cold are still
better for quick stimulation. . i,
The fainting patient should d
stretched flat with head low and cloth
| ing loosened. Promiscuous stimulant'
should not be given unless recommend
ed before the trip by competent phy
sician who knows the patients scon
dition.
One motorist gave DR.. Ames an ex
perience OF his to add to the first all
prescription, which he used IN the cas-
Of sunstroke. He had with him. Of
the trip for repair emergencies, fleX
libie shaft which he attached to tn
crankshaft. Next taking off the fal
of the motor lie bolted this to, tn
other end of the crankshaft which h
supported on an amateur camera tri
pod, which they had with them on tn
trip. An electric fan treatment wa
thus given the sufferer al afternoon
run by the gasoline motor.
Earache Is another aluAent often me
on the tour. Anropos OF the !extensiv
use of electric light IN hospitals an
sanitariums for the quick relief Of pair
DR.. Ames prescribes for both :, tn
"withs" Md "withouts," searchligh
treatment. With the glass from tn
search lamp removed, the heat an
rays are sufficient to ease the pail
when held next to the ear. ~
It was easy work for DR.. Ames t.