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FAINTINGCategory: Accidents, Emergencies and Poisons Place the patient on her back, with the head low and feet raised unless the face is flushed. The face is generally pale. Loosen the clothing about the waist, throat, etc. Plenty of air and no crowding around the patient. ACCIDENTS AND POISONS 377 Cold water on the face with cloths. It is not necessary to wet her all over. Ammonia or camphor near the nostrils to inhale. Lie still for some time and do not attempt to rise while still feeling dizzy or faint. MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Sea Sickness, Red Pepper and Molasses Relieves. "A teaspoonful of red pepper mixed with molasses and taken in one dose is considered one of the best remedies for this trouble." 2. Sea Sickness, Peppermint an Excellent Relief for. "A teaspoonful of essence of peppermint put in a tumbler of hot water, sipped occasionally, is both a preventive and cure for sea-sickness." Sea Sickness. Dr. Hare, of Philadelphia, says: "The bromides should be used in the dose of five to ten grains three times a day for several days before the patient sails to quiet the vomiting center." After sea sickness begins the following combination is good: (a) Citric Acid 2 drams Distilled Water 4 ounces Make a solution. (b) Bromide of Potash 1 dram Bicarbonate of Potash 1 dram Distilled Water 4 ounces Make a solution. Then a tablespoonful of each of these solutions should be added to one another and taken during effervescence. Lemon juice can be used in place of citric acid in the first combination. Next: DOG BITES (Not Rabid) Previous: COLLAPSE
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