m a piece of stiff letter paper that fits
the socket snugly and flares out to a three inch opening, which should
extend below the point of the bulb one inch. This shade holds all the
heat and light and directs it into the aching ear.

In every well-ordered household there will be found a three-per-cent
solution of carbolic acid and glycerine of which one drop should be
put into the aching ear, and then the external heat, mentioned above,
should be applied. A bag of warm salt, a hot water bag, or a warm
plate will provide external heat if an electric light is not
available. Do not put laudanum or other remedies into the ear, other
than are herein suggested, without your physician's knowledge.

Earache is always serious, and since it is usually indicative of
trouble which, if left untreated, may cause deafness, it demands
thorough treatment from skilled hands.

Running ears invariably need medical attention and should never be
neglected.

NOSEBLEED

If the nose bleeds whenever it is cleansed, more than likely there is
an ulcer on the septum which will continue to bleed if left untreated.
The physician should heal the ulcer, and the child should be taught
always to vaseline the nostril before cleansing it.

In case of persistent nosebleed, put the child to bed with the head
elevated. Pressure should be put on the blood vessels going to the
nose by placing two fingers firmly on the outer angles of the nose on
the upper lip, while a helper may put firm pressure at the root of the
nose at the inner angle of each eye. An ice bag may be placed at the
back of the neck, and another piece of ice held on the forehead at the
root of the nose. If these measures do not stop the flow of blood a
few drops of adrenalin may be put into the nose and repeated in five
minutes if necessary. As the bleeding begins to stop, as well as
during the bleeding, all blowing of the nose is forbidden as it will
only cause the bleeding to start afresh. It sometimes helps to hold a
piece of ice in the hands.

CUTS AND TEARS

A cut with smooth edges, if deep, should be allowed to bleed freely,
should be washed in boracic acid solution, and its edges held together
by a stitch which is usually put in by a physician; but if treatment
is to be given at home, the hands of the nurse must be thoroughly
washed and the thread and needle boiled for twenty minutes. If the
physician has been sent for, make firm pressure over the wound by
bandaging tight