Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-07
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CARE AND TRAINING,
4 seEies Of articles pFeRared
especially fer The Star ~ the
United States Public Health
Service.
FIRST AID AND HOME REMEDIES
(Continued).

whenever baby is ill be sure to
call promptly on the doctor for ad
vice. Neglect of proper medical care
is dangerous and is responsible for
the death Of many babies.)
Foreign Body in Ear.-Do not at
tempt to remove by poking. Lay the
head with the affected ear down and
wait for the doctor. If live insect
has crawled into the ear put a few
drops of sweet oil or mineral oil in
the ear.
Foreign Body in Eye.-Tears may
wash it out. Do. not rub the eye. If
visible. remove with corner of clean
handkerchief. Wash eye with boric
acid solution and consult physician or
eye specialist.
Foreign Body in Nose.-Do not at
tempt to remove by poking. Let the
child blow the nose while holding the
opposite nostrn shut. If this fails
call the doctor.
Foreign Body in Throat,-Do not
get excited. Put your fingers in
throat and remove the article. II you
cannot reach it, hold child up by the
ankles. head downward. and slap on
the back. Then try reaching the OBJ
Istruction again, If necessary. If the
article has been swallowed give the
child quantity of soft bread. Do not
give laxative.
Frostbite.-Apply snow or ice to
Ifrost-bitten parts. Keep the. child
away from heat. Removal to, warm
room should be made with great care.
For severe frostbite or freezing calf
Ia physician. ).
cause. Headache may Sc due to con-
stipation. indigestion. eye strain, ex-
citemeDt. fatigue or overeating: Ap-
|ply cord cloths to forehead and back
Fof neck. 1nhale ,eamphor, menthol.
ammonia or smelling salts Avoid
Iingly dangerous for children.
Holding the Breath-Occurs after
great excitement, crying or exposure
to cold air. Dash cold water in face.
III frequent, consult physician.
Night Terrors-Probabl caused by
indigestion and constipation. Give
the child a careful diet. light evening
excitement. If continued or frequent,
consult physician. Examine for en-
larged tonsils. adenoids, decayed
teeth or tuberculosis
Poisons Swallowed.-Better pre-
vented than cured. Never put any
to it. Learn the antidote for the
commoner forms of poisoning. or
keep a table of poispns and remedies.
Always send for a doctor promptly,
advising him as to the poison taken
SO he may come prepared.
Insect Stings.-Remove the sting
and apply spirits of camphor. am
monia or wet baking soda.
Snake Bites.-The wound must be
made to bleed freely and poison suck
ed out. II a poisonous snake tie a
cord above wound to stop progress
of the blood and keep poison out Of
general circulation. Send for a doctor.
Sunburn.-Preventa as much as pos
sible by shade and by protecting the
skin with cold cream before taking
the child into the sun or wind Avoid
use of water on a sunburn Apply sweet
cream. almond lotion or cold cream.
Sore Throat.-Indicated in an in
FAINT by difficulty and pain on swal-
lowing. Safest to call a physician.
An older child may gargle the throat
or have it sprayed with mild anti
septic solution. such as one-fourth
teaspoonful of baking soda and table
salt to one cup of warm water. Ster-
ilize drinking cup and tableware used