ssible. This may be done by putting a few beans
on it, and then by applying a large linseed-meal poultice over them.

Injuries and Accidents to Bones.

2614. _Dislocation of Bones_.--When the end of a bone is pushed out of
its natural position, it is said to be dislocated. This may be caused by
violence, disease, or natural weakness of the parts about a
joint.--_Symptoms_. Deformity about the joint, with unnatural prominence
at one part, and depression at another. The limb may be shorter or
longer than usual, and is stiff and unable to be moved, differing in
these last two respects from a broken limb, which is mostly shorter,
never longer, than usual, and which is always more movable.--_Treatment_.
So much practical science and tact are requisite in order to bring a
dislocated bone into its proper position again, that we strongly advise
the reader never to interfere in these cases; unless, indeed, it is
altogether impossible to obtain the services of a surgeon. But because
any one of us may very possibly be placed in that emergency, we give a
few rough rules for the reader's guidance. In the first place make the
joint, from which the bone has been displaced, perfectly steady, either
by fixing it to some firm object or else by holding it with the hands;
then pull the dislocated bone in a direction towards the place from
which it has been thrust, so that, if it moves at all from its unnatural
position, it may have the best chance of returning to its proper place.
Do not, however, pull or press against the parts too violently, as you
may, perhaps, by doing so, rupture blood-vessels, and produce most
serious consequences. When you _do_ attempt to reduce a dislocated bone,
do it as quickly as possible after the accident has taken place, every
hour making the operation more difficult. When the patient is very
strong, he may be put into a warm bath until he feels faint, or have
sixty drops of antimonial wine given him every ten minutes until he
feels sickish. These two means are of great use in relaxing the muscles.
If the bone has been brought back again to its proper place, keep it
there by means of bandages; and if there is much pain about the joint,
apply a cold lotion to it, and keep it perfectly at rest. The lotion
should be, a dessert-spoonful of Goulard's extract, and two tablespoonfuls
of vinegar, mixed in a pint of water. Leeches are sometimes necessary.
Unless the local pain, or general feverish symptoms, are grea