Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-23
Doctor Gives
Defense Tips
ForCiviIians
Authority on Wor Gas
: Lists Simple Rules
BY DIR. LOGAN CLENDENING

BY DIR. LOGAN CLENDENING
IRON the Pacific Coast a
i friend of mine who was one
of the most eminent authorities
on war gases in the last war
writes me some simple rules for
civilians in preparing for war
emergencies in the civilian popu-
lation.
/ feel that they are so much
simpler than many of the elabo-
rate and frightening rules that
have been put out that i should
like 10 pass them on.
The emphasis is on prepara-
ton and prevention.
Proper preparation increases
morale and self-confdence.
Self-aid is also strongly empha-
sized and the fact that civilians
should make the most Of what
is available.
To help reduce the fire hazard:
clear paper and rubbish from
easements, attics, vacant lots
and barns.
Have water pals, sand and
shovels in homes, garages, barns
and in all buildings and working
places.
phosphorus burns with yell
Il low flames. Smother with
dirt or water. Skin burns from
phosphorus are bad; treat them
with 5 per cent copper sulphate
solution.
Oil burns with yellow.
heavy, smoky flame. Smother it
with sand. Breathe through wet
cloths to protect nose. throat
and lungs from smoke.
Thermite and magnesium burn
with white, sizzling fame. Spray
edges with water and smother
with dry sand or dirt.
Burns should be protected,
preferably with sterile oils:
shock should be treated with
ordinary means; plasma loss
should, be treated with blood
I plasma transfusions. Particles
of foreign matter in burns
should be removed.
WAR GASES may be mixed
w with incendiaries or de-
molition bombs.
The best protection is obedi-
ence 10 afraid rules; get inside
with doors and windows closed.
With ordinary wind conditions
this will protect against danger
Gus concentrations.
II windows are broken by
bombs, breathe through wet
| cloths.
Wash eyes, nose. mouth and
/ throat with a solution OF a tea
spoonful Of baking soda in a
/ glass of water.
War gases are not brutal or
! inhumane. They are less likely
to produce death or permanent
injury than bayonet, shot, shell
or flames.
II is not necessary TO make a
chemical identification of war
gases in order to provide effec-
tive treatment.
Tear gases are temporary in
action and their effects may be
handled by 2 per cent baking
soda solution.
CNEEZE gases cause tempo
- rary discomfort with head
ache. They can be treated
with 2 per cent baking soda
solution.
Lung irritants may bring no
symptoms for az hours. II ex-
| posture is suspected, the best
treatment is rest in bed.
Blister gases on the skin are
very soluble in fats and are
best treated with 3 per cent
solution of hydrogen peroxide or
even simple washing with soap
and water.
Be careful where the blister
/ fluid goes as il also is toxic.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS
w. A. Ii would like some
/ information about cataract of
me eye. How long does II have
10 develop before it can he re-
moved?
Are both eyes apt to be af-
flicted at the same time?
Is there any special care that
can be given the bad eye that
would be beneficial?
Does diet help or hinder in
any respect?
Answer: OculistS like 10 have
a cataract ripen before they re-
move il, but how long this ripen-
ing period should be is not easy
/ to state.
Furthermore, il is very dan
gerous TO try to do this on your
own advice because if cataracts
are allowed 10 go on too long.
the eye on that side will become
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