As soon as the corner of the nail can be raised up
out of the flesh, it should be kept from again entering, by putting a
tuft of fine lint under it.
As this book may fall into the hands of those who cannot speedily
obtain a physician, it is worth while to mention what is best to be
done for the bite of a rattlesnake:--Cut the flesh out, around the
bite, _instantly_; that the poison may not have time to circulate
in the blood. If caustic is at hand, put it upon the raw flesh; if
not, the next best thing is to fill the wound with salt--renewing it
occasionally. Take a dose of sweet oil and spirits of turpentine,
to defend the stomach. If the whole limb swell, bathe it in salt and
vinegar freely. It is well to physic the system thoroughly, before
returning to usual diet.
GRUEL.
Gruel is very easily made. Have a pint of water boiling in a skillet;
stir up three or four large spoonfuls of nicely sifted oat-meal, rye,
or Indian, in cold water. Pour it into the skillet while the water
boils. Let it boil eight or ten minutes. Throw in a large handful of
raisins to boil, if the patient is well enough to bear them.
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