|
|
Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
|
|
Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
|
Treatment of Compound Fractures.In cases in which the injury is not very extensive, we may often apply, from the very first, a rigid dressing, which shall maintain the limb in fair position. The dressing which is most generally useful for such fractures is the plaster of Paris splint ; it should be applied according to the directions already given, but should be modified by having an opening cut in it which shall expose the wound itself and the flesh around it for a distance of at least one inch. This opening or window may be cut within an hour after the bandage has been applied - that is, before the plaster has become thoroughly hard. The wound should be treated according to the principles already laid down for the treatment of such injuries ; extreme care must be taken to prevent the accumulation of matter in the wound, which can be done by thoroughly syringing with the solution of Lambert?s listerine previously mentioned (one part of listerine to five of water). But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
|
|