The bruised parts,
or rather those parts with which the ball in its passage has come
in contact, will now begin to be cast off by sloughing, though
this process may occupy several weeks before all the dead parts
or foreign substances are cast off. Mortification may follow a
gunshot wound if the destruction of tissue be considerable, or
if much bone be included in it; if the patient be in a bad state
of health, or if the atmosphere is confined and of an unhealthy
character.
Treatment. — Stimulants, such as brandy or wine, should
be given to relieve the depression; then, if the bullet has com-
pletely passed through, the surface should be cleaned, and a
piece of wet lint should be applied. This should be continued
for three or four days, and then the patient treated as for a
bruised wound. Bullets are frequently lodged in the wound.
If visible at the orifice, they should be removed, but if not,
there should be no attempt made by a non-professional person
to find them, as much injury may be inflicted in the attempt to
explore for them. Their removal must be postponed until
surgical aid can be obtained.
Wounds and Bruises. Dressings for. — Carded Oakum
Stypium. — A convenient dressing for confused and lacerated
wounds. Oakum has this advantage, that where old rope is to
be found, this substance can be made. It can, however, be
obtained "carded" for surgical purposes, and in this shape,
known as "stypium," it is a clean and useful means of arrest-
ing haemorrhage from wounds by causing coagulation of the
blood in its meshes, as well as absorbing discharges. The
creasote, which is one of the constituents of tar, has preserva-
tive properties, stimulates a sluggish surface, and destroys un-
pleasant odors. It will be found very useful in the wounds of
compound and comminuted fracture.
Carbolated Oil. — Solid carbolic acid liquefied by heat,
48 minims; olive oil to 4 fluid ounces, Mix. This is an ad-
382 MEDICINAL.
mirable dressing for the suppurating surface of open wounds.
It should be applied as follows: A piece of soft linen rag,
rather larger than the surface to be covered, should be steeped
in the mixture, and carefully drawn from the edge of the wound
right across it until it is completely covered. Care should be
taken to exclude all bubbles of air, which should be pressed
gently out, in order that the oil may be in contact with the
whole surface.
Isinglass Plaster. — A very clean, simple and useful kind
of plaster can be home-made — that is isinglass plaster. What
is called "Persian" silk, is to be firmly stretched and painted
with a moderately thick solution of isinglass✪ Isinglass Plaster, which is then suf-
fered to dry. This plaster has the advantage of allowing the
state of a cut beneath it to be pretty clearly seen — it is besides
readily removed, when required, by the application of warm
water.
Wounds, HsBmorrhage or Bleeding from. — Meaning of
THE Word "Traumatic." — We have elsewhere spoken of the
various forms of haemorrhage that arise out of the disease of
the internal organs, and require what is, more strictly speaking,
called "medical treatment." By "traumatic" bleeding is meant
the consequence of wounding of the blood vessels, calling for
surgical means to its arrest. Traumatic or surgical bleeding
may be either arterial or venous, and require different treat-
ment accordingly.
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The bruised parts, or rather those parts with which the ball in its passage has come in contact, will now begin to be cast off by sloughing, though this process may occupy several weeks before all the dead parts or foreign substances are cast off. Mortification may follow a gunshot wound if the destruction of tissue be considerable, or if much bone be included in it; if the patient be in a bad state of health, or if the atmosphere is confined and of an unhealthy character.
Treatment. — Stimulants, such as brandy or wine, should be given to relieve the depression; then, if the bullet has completely passed through, the surface should be cleaned, and a piece of wet lint should be applied. This should be continued for three or four days, and then the patient treated as for a bruised wound. Bullets are frequently lodged in the wound. If visible at the orifice, they should be removed, but if not, there should be no attempt made by a non-professional person to find them, as much injury may be inflicted in the attempt to explore for them. Their removal must be postponed until surgical aid can be obtained.
Wounds and Bruises. Dressings for. — Carded Oakum Stypium. — A convenient dressing for confused and lacerated wounds. Oakum has this advantage, that where old rope is to be found, this substance can be made. It can, however, be obtained "carded" for surgical purposes, and in this shape, known as "stypium," it is a clean and useful means of arresting haemorrhage from wounds by causing coagulation of the blood in its meshes, as well as absorbing discharges. The creasote, which is one of the constituents of tar, has preservative properties, stimulates a sluggish surface, and destroys unpleasant odors. It will be found very useful in the wounds of compound and comminuted fracture.
Carbolated Oil. — Solid carbolic acid liquefied by heat, 48 minims; olive oil to 4 fluid ounces, Mix. This is an ad-
mirable dressing for the suppurating surface of open wounds. It should be applied as follows: A piece of soft linen rag, rather larger than the surface to be covered, should be steeped in the mixture, and carefully drawn from the edge of the wound right across it until it is completely covered. Care should be taken to exclude all bubbles of air, which should be pressed gently out, in order that the oil may be in contact with the whole surface.
Isinglass Plaster. — A very clean, simple and useful kind of plaster can be home-made — that is isinglass plaster. What is called "Persian" silk, is to be firmly stretched and painted with a moderately thick solution of isinglass, which is then suffered to dry. This plaster has the advantage of allowing the state of a cut beneath it to be pretty clearly seen — it is besides readily removed, when required, by the application of warm water.
Wounds, Haemorrhage or Bleeding from. — Meaning of THE Word "Traumatic." — We have elsewhere spoken of the various forms of haemorrhage that arise out of the disease of the internal organs, and require what is, more strictly speaking, called "medical treatment." By "traumatic" bleeding is meant the consequence of wounding of the blood vessels, calling for surgical means to its arrest. Traumatic or surgical bleeding may be either arterial or venous, and require different treatment accordingly.
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