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Show fl f ' I i I Uncle Sam, M. D. I fl FIRST AID DISLOCATIONS. "fl A dislocation Is a displacement of on H or mure bones, which enter Into the formation-of a Joint. A joint is where the end of two or roore bones meet an-l are held In placery ligaments (strong hands of tissue). The joints in men are ffH similar to the Joints in any animal and a person who has seen an exposed joint M of any animal can understand the gen; M nral :nake-ni of those of the human ' J body. When ihe iu,r,,s are dislocated gffl ligaments are always stretched or torn and Injury Is often H to the arteries, veins and nerves which H located near the -joint. m TreatmenT Ordinarily. ' first-aid IH worker should not attempt to reduce a dislocation, bul should make the limb H ! immovable and place In such a post- H -W l while awaiting th-- arrival manipulated In any way. as this might In -..-r!. in- lnf:r In all cases of dlslo- " I cation, tin Ini should oe covs H with cloths sat'irated with very hot HH i swelling A doctor should he call--! tM CONGESTION OT THE LUNGS. IV1 meant bj th lung being H A. In simple language. If Is about H stating that flow of H lungs is sluggish H 'nncesi ion of the lungs Is often a pre- H llmlnary stage to pneumonia. It may produced "a cold." or ft may be H the young lady writes that H she has had skin trouble fur a year 01 H ni'-re will send her name and addres- B "Information ISditor, L". 8. Public H Health Service. Washington. D. C." a H personal rcoly will be given her. En" I close this clipping. R op |