The landing-force and small-arm instructions, United States Navy, 1905 . otton and a bandage frombelow to a point above the inflamed part. If pus (matter) ispresent it should be let out. 74. Inflamed wounds forming pus.—Elevate the part, arrangethe dressing so that the pus can flow away, and is not dammed wet in ice-water, or cool, boiled water, should be laidupon the part. When the inflammation has subsided apply asimple dressing consisting of gauze, cotton, and a bandage. THE CHECKING OF HEMORRHAGE. 75. (1) Though eighty-five per cent of the deaths on a battle-field are due to hemo
The landing-force and small-arm instructions, United States Navy, 1905 . otton and a bandage frombelow to a point above the inflamed part. If pus (matter) ispresent it should be let out. 74. Inflamed wounds forming pus.—Elevate the part, arrangethe dressing so that the pus can flow away, and is not dammed wet in ice-water, or cool, boiled water, should be laidupon the part. When the inflammation has subsided apply asimple dressing consisting of gauze, cotton, and a bandage. THE CHECKING OF HEMORRHAGE. 75. (1) Though eighty-five per cent of the deaths on a battle-field are due to hemorrhage, the danger from hemorrhage, whennot immediately fatal, has been greatly exaggerated. (2) Those whose injuries involve the great blood-vessels willprobably die immediately, unless some comrade checks the flowof blood by pressure made with the fingers, until the services of amedical officer can be secured. (3) When properly applied, the tourniquet may be a usefulinstrument; ordinarily, it is a very dangerous one. It should not Notes on First-Aid to Wounded. 53. Plate 13. Art. 75 (4). Diagram showing the position of the important arteries. 54 The Landing-Force and Small-Arm Instructions. remain on longer than two hours, lest gangrene be induced. Ifnot properly adjusted it will increase the flow of blood by failingto cut off the circulation in the arteries (which are deeplyembedded in the flesh) while the blood is backed up in the veins(many of which are near the surface, just under the skin). (4) In order to control external hemorrhage satisfactorily, it isnecessary to know the location of but four great Plate 13, the numbered arrows designate the importantvessels. Arrow No. 1 points to the carotid artery, which suppliesthe head with blood. No. 2 points to the subclavian artery, behindthe middle of the collar-bone. This blood-vessel continues intothe arm and finally becomes the brachial artery, designated byarrow No. 3, which supplies the arm, hand, and
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