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SCALDS AND BURNS.
extending, as the case may require. When this pre-
caution has been neglected, the case is not quite irreme-
di able. The contracted tendons can be divided, when
necessary, though I have hitherto found it necessary in
any cases that have fallen into my hands for repair, to
dissect away the adhesions. Severe burns on the neck
are almost necessarily followed by more or less defor-
mity. A severe burn on the elbow or on the inside of
the arm at the elbow, would, whilst healing, naturally
tend to bend the arm; and if allowed to heal in this
position, the patient will be unable to straighten the
arm. This deformity can be prevented by applying a
splint to the back of the arm, so as to keep the limb
straight.
I have attached some remedies that are highly
extolled, and no doubt in many instances, will be found
u sefhl.
I . Contused root of wild indigo, cii.
Lard, 3xi.
Simmer together for an hour, and strain. This has
been found beneficial to burns; .or,
I. Yolk of one egg.
Flaxseed oil, 5ii.
Mix well. As an application to burns, some substi-
tute the white of the eggs for the yolk.
Flaxseed oil liniment is highly extolled:
I. Flaxseed oil, 8xii.
Lime water, svii.
Mix. As an application to burns and scalds.703
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Massie, J. Cam. A Treatise on the Eclectic Southern Practice of Medicine, book, 1854; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143817/m1/703/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.