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Show Knowledge of First Aid by Autoists Is Needed That every man or woman whe drives an auto should understand simple sim-ple first aid methods, is the firm conviction con-viction of Dr. Herman Bundesen, Chicago Chi-cago health commissioner. "Every year throughout the country, thousands of people unnecessarily lose their lives through automobile accidents, acci-dents, because those who could te of aid at the time of accident, become panicky and lose their heads when there Is a cut artery," says Doctor Bundesen. Bun-desen. "If they understood the simplest sim-plest rudiments of first aid, a handkerchief hand-kerchief and a pencil or ordinary stick of wood could be used as a tourniquet, thus stopping hemorrhage until medical medi-cal help arrived. "The autoist, especially, Is in need of first aid knowledge. Whether in the city or en route, he should be provided with a compact first aid kit. "The common injuries which occur through automobile accidents are cut arteries, fractures or broken bones, cuts and bruises. Many minor injuries, which through neglect, prove fatal, occur oc-cur In taking off spare tires Every wound, no matter how slight, should immediately be swabbed with iodine. Splints, used In case of fracture, will keep the limb at rest and relieve the patient of much pain until placed In the hands of the physician." - |