er into a bleeding wound, and
making pressure until a surgeon arrives, will generally stop violent
bleeding.

1328. Bleeding from the Nose.

Bleeding from the nose, from whatever cause, may generally be stopped
by putting a plug of lint into the nostrils, if this does not do,
apply a cold lotion to the forehead; raise the head, and place over it
both arms, so that it will rest on the hands; dip the lint plug,
_slightly moistened_, into some powdered gum arabic, and plug the
nostrils again; or dip the plug into equal parts of powdered gum
arabic and alum, and plug the nose. Or the plug may be dipped in
Friar's balsam, or tincture of kino. Heat should be applied to the
feet; and, in obstinate cases, the sudden shock of a cold key, or cold
water poured down the spine, will often instantly stop the bleeding.
If the bowels are confined, take a purgative.

[MORNING IS WELCOME TO THE INDUSTRIOUS.]

1329. Violent Shocks.

Violent shocks will sometimes stun a person, and he will remain
unconscious. Untie strings, collars, &c.; loosen anything that is
tight, and interferes with the breathing; raise the head; see if there
is bleeding from any part; apply smelling-salts to the nose, and hot
bottles to the feet.

1330. Concussion.

In concussion, the surface of the body is cold and pale, and the pulse
weak and small, the breathing slow and _gentle_, and the pupil of the
eye generally contracted or small. You can get an answer by speaking
loud, so as to arouse the patient. Give a little brandy and water,
keep the place quiet, apply warmth, and do not raise the head too
high. If you tickle the feet, the patient feels it.

1331. Compression of the Brain.

In compression of the brain from any cause, such as apoplexy, or a
piece of fractured bone pressing on it, there is loss of sensation. If
you tickle the feet of the injured person he does not feel it. You
cannot arouse him so as to get an answer. The pulse is slow and
laboured; the breathing deep, laboured, and _snorting_; the pupil
enlarged. Raise the head, loosen strings or tight things, and send
for a surgeon. If one cannot be got at once, apply mustard poultices
to the feet and thighs, leeches to the temples and hot water to the
feet.

1332. Choking.

When a person has a fish bone in the throat, insert the forefinger,
press upon the root of the tongue,