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Show mn - of iodine to the wound, or better, use j glass ampoules. Never apply near the eyes, between the thighs or for! wounds of the intestines. It is a mis-j take to wash the injury. Iodine is a destroyer of germs, and is very ef- fective. as war surgeons proved. ' "Second, apply a sterile piece of gauze, folded into convenient pad. Third, wrap this dressing with a sterile ster-ile gauze bantage. Fourth, fasten the bandage with adhesive plaster. is simple to do, but It may save much suffering later. There is no need to fear septic poisoning- from summer injuiers, if you do this. The American Red Cross is teaching Lhousands of men, women and children chil-dren these simple rudiments of first aid. It means the saving of many lives this summer." |