Why and wherefore in first-aid : (difficulties in first-aid solved by question and answer) / by N. Corbet Fletcher.

  • Fletcher, N. Corbet.
Date:
1914
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Credit: Why and wherefore in first-aid : (difficulties in first-aid solved by question and answer) / by N. Corbet Fletcher. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    M Haims. a. Fractures. h. Dislocations. c. Sprains. I Insensibility. Apoplexy. Alcoholism. Compression. Concussion. S Scalds, &c. Bums. Bruises. Bites of Animals. Bee-stings. H Haemorrhage (and Wounds). A Asphyxia. P Poisoning. a. Corrosives. h. Irritants, c. Narcotics. d. Irrito- Narcotics. 8 Shock. If Pain severe, Warmth will soothe, and later promote absorption of effused blood. If Shock marked, Warmth supports Body Temperature. Warmth supports Body Temperature and prevents loss of heat, which follows dilatation of superficial vessels due to the abeyance of functions of Brain. Warmth anticipates the onset of Shock and Collapse, which may accompany each of these conditions. It also soothes Pain, prevents Wound-poison- ing ; and in Animal Bites promotes free Htemorrhage. Boracic Fomentations ease Pain, and prevent Wound-poisoning. When breathing is re-established. Warmth anticipates and prevents Shock, Exhaustion and Relapse. Warmth minimizes Shock and Exhaus- tion. Warmth is invaluable for Collapse, and may be made useful for keeping patient awake. Warmth is indicated for Collapse and Exhaustion. Warmth supports Body Temperature, and combats the Depression of the Heart and Nervous System.
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