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Bruises.If no further injury be inflicted than the simple damage to the flesh, perfect recovery may be expected with no other detriment than the annoyance and pain occasioned by the violence. Treatment.-The object of treatment is to prevent, so far as possible, the escape of blood into the tissues, and to promote the absorption of the blood which has already escaped. To check the flow of blood some cold application should be made to the part. Ice or ice-water is the most convenient, and can readily be obtained. It is not wise to apply leeches or to use other measures for removing the blood which has accumulated in the tissues ; for this blood is already clotted, and can best be removed by the natural process of absorption. The only danger to be apprehended occurs in case of extensive lacerations of the tissues, by which a large blood vessel has been injured. In such cases there is some danger of mortification of the skin, and even of the flesh underneath. In such instances it is absolutely necessary to keep the part constantly moist and warm. This can be done by applying hot fomentations over the entire surface, and renewing them as often as the temperature is decreased. In rare instances the blood accumulated in the tissues putrefies, giving rise to the formation of matter. In this case the skin should be freely opened and the blood removed, after which the wound should be thoroughly and repeatedly cleansed with the following solution: Listerine, ----- Two ounces. Water, ------ Ten ounces. 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.
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