ould never be used a second time.

Starch Poultice.--This is used in skin diseases for its soothing
properties. Mix the starch first with a little cold water and then add
enough boiling water to make a thick paste, which is then spread on muslin
covered with a layer of gauze.

The Jacket Poultice. For lung affections.--Two layers of thin muslin are
shaped so as to fit closely around the neck and under the arms and come
over the chest and back, low enough to cover the lungs. Three sides are
now closed, and the prepared linseed is poured into the bag and regularly
distributed. Close the open end and then apply. Cover it with wool and
oiled silk and keep in place with safety pins or tapes which are tied
under the arms and over the shoulders. When changing the poultice be
careful not to expose the patient. A cotton-wool jacket should be worn a
few days after the poultice has been discontinued.

Cold is applied either by means of the cold bath or by compresses, pack,
sponging, coils or ice.

Cold Compresses are made by using two or three thicknesses of lint or
linen wrung out of cold water or ice water and applied over the inflamed
part, and changed frequently. A little vaselin may be rubbed on to prevent
the skin from becoming irritated. They are very useful where little weight
can be borne. If iced compresses are used a small block of ice partially
wrapped in flannel is placed in a basin; there should be two compresses,
one of which is kept on ice while the other is on the patient.

Compresses are very good in the early stage of tonsilitis, quinsy, sore
throat, laryngitis and croup.

Ice-bags (India Rubber).--With these, cold can be best applied and with
less trouble. These are made in different shapes. For instance
helmet-shaped to fit the head and long and narrow for the spine.

Crush the ice in small pieces and mix in it a little common salt,--never
fill the rubber bags more than half full; expel the air as much as
possible by pressing before screwing on the top. Always place a layer of
lint, cotton or thin cloth between the skin and the bag. The extreme cold
is not only painful but liable to irritate the skin, and may cause
frost-bites. Its effect should be watched carefully. Sometimes the weight
causes discomfort. In such cases suspend the bag. For the head, fasten a
bandage to the neck of the bag and pin the two ends to the pillow just
high enough to allow the cap (bag) to barely touch the head. Care should
be