. Diseases of the dog and their treatment. Dogs. 296 DISEASES OF THE BONES AND ARTICULATIONS. Fig. 65. cases it becomes necessary to apply a temporary splint apparatus for a few days. This splint apparatus must be used where there is great swelling or where the condition of the wound or part would lead you to expect much swelling. The author finds the best thing for these dressings is a broad pasteboard splint. This should be dipped in water and kneaded by the hand until flexible. There are various other materials for making splints—gutta-percha, wire gauze, etc. In some cases where there is a
. Diseases of the dog and their treatment. Dogs. 296 DISEASES OF THE BONES AND ARTICULATIONS. Fig. 65. cases it becomes necessary to apply a temporary splint apparatus for a few days. This splint apparatus must be used where there is great swelling or where the condition of the wound or part would lead you to expect much swelling. The author finds the best thing for these dressings is a broad pasteboard splint. This should be dipped in water and kneaded by the hand until flexible. There are various other materials for making splints—gutta-percha, wire gauze, etc. In some cases where there is an open wound wire gauze may be used, fastened above and below the fractured ends, leaving the wound exposed. This gives it sufficient support, and proper antiseptic methods can be followed. A plaster-of-Paris or silicate of sodium dressing may be applied immediately after the fracture, provided there are no wounds. Where there are wounds or swellings we must wait until the swelling is absorbed. We apply a permanent dressing, or a temporary dressing may be put on in the following manner: Cover it thoroughly with cotton wadding and apply the ordinary bandage, taking care not to make it too tight. In plaster-of-Paris dressings the ordinary gauze, crinoline, or cheesecloth may be used, and the plaster, in powder form, rubbed into the part. Then oil the point of the fracture to prevent the bandage sticking. At the same time place the plaster bandage in water for a few minutes and then wrap it care- fully around the part, following the methods adopted in ordinary bandage rolling, being careful not to place it too tight. Smooth the water out of the part, making the bandage as level as possible. In some cases where you want a very stiff bandage, it is ad- visable to put a certain amount of plaster between the folds of the ban- dage and finally give a good coating over the entire bandage. After the dressing has been applied the animal must be kept perfectly quiet for at least ten to t
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