HOW TO KEEP FROM DROWNING
Categories: Accidents, Emergencies and PoisonsTo keep from drowning it is advisable, but not
necessary, to know how to swim. The human body in the water weighs little
more than a pound; so that one finger placed upon a piece of board, an oar
or a paddle, will easily keep the head above water, and the feet and the
other hand can be used to propel the body toward the shore. It is all
important for the person in the water to breathe and keep a cool head, and
the mouth closed.
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Henbane (black Henbane, Insane Root)
Poisonous Eurasian plant (Hyoscyamus niger) having an unpleasant odor, sticky leaves, and funnel-shaped greenish-yellow flowers. It is a source hyoscyamus, hyoscamine and scopolamine. henna Tree or shrub (Lawsonia inermis) of the Middle Eas... Hepatica (liverleaf)
Woodland plants of the genus Hepatica, especially H. americana of eastern North America, having three-lobed leaves and white or lavender flowers. ... HEREDITARY ATAXIA. Friedrich's Disease
This peculiar disease is due to a degenerative disease of the posterior and lateral columns (parts) of the spinal cord, occurring in childhood, and often in several children of the same family. Causes. More in boys than in girls and oftener in the co... Herpes Zoster
Varicella-zoster virus: A herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles. Causes an acute viral infection--inflammation of the sensory ganglia of spinal or cranial nerves and the eruption of vesicles along the affected nerve path. It usually... HICCOUGH
This is caused by intermittent, sudden contraction of the diaphragm; obstinate hiccough is a very distressing symptom and sometimes it is hard to control. 302 MOTHERS' REMEDIES Causes. Inflammatory causes. It is seen in gastritis, peritonitis... HINKLEY'S BONE LINIMENT
Oil of Wormwood 40 minims Oil of Hemlock 2 drams Oil of Thyme 2 drams Oil of Turpentine 4 drams Fluid Extract Capsicum 1 dram Alcohol to make 4 ounces Mix. The above amo... HIP JOINT DISEASE. (Morbus Coxarius)
This is more common in children than in adults. Cause. It is usually tubercular. Symptoms. First stage. It may be overlooked; slight lameness, a little stiffness is noticed at times. The muscles begin to dwindle. Second stage. Child limps very p... HIVES
Apis Mel. 2X trit. (tablet form). One to two tablets every two hours. ... HIVES, Nettle Rash (Urticaria). Causes
Foods such as shell fish, strawberries, cheese, pickles, pork and sausages. Medicines that may cause it. Quinine, copaiba, salicylic acid, etc. Disorders of the stomach and bowels. Insects, like mosquito, bedbug, etc. MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Hives or... HOARSENESS. Inflammation of the Larynx. (Acute Laryngitis) Causes
Due to taking cold or over using the voice; hot liquids, poisons. It may occur in influenza and measles; from irritating gases; some are subject to it. Symptoms. Tickling in the larynx; cold air irritates, and breathing may cause some pain; dry cough... HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT
The formula for this preparation is said to be: Yellow Wax 2-1/2 drams White Wax 2-1/2 drams Terebinth 6 drams Lard 13 drams Sweet Oil 19 drams Mix. The above amount would cost about 40 cents.... Honduras Bark
Dried bark of a tropical American tree (Picramnia antidesma) formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and skin diseases. ... HONEY (Mel)
This is a saccharine fluid deposited in combs by the honey bee (Apis Mellifica). Action: It is slightly laxative and a pleasant article of food. Honey and water is used as a gargle and to relieve cough, dryness of the mouth and fauces. When used as a... How to Determine Date of Confinement
The best rule is to count backward three months from the first day of the last menstrual period and add seven days to it. To be more accurate, in April and September only six days should be added; in December and January, five days; and in February, fou... HOW TO FIND DROWNED PERSONS
Make a board raft, ten or twelve feet square. Cut a round hole in the center, eight or ten inches in diameter. Lie down on the raft with the face over the hole, covering the head with a coat or shawl, to exclude the light. By this contrivance the rays o... HOW TO KEEP FROM DROWNING
To keep from drowning it is advisable, but not necessary, to know how to swim. The human body in the water weighs little more than a pound; so that one finger placed upon a piece of board, an oar or a paddle, will easily keep the head above water, and t... How to Take Hold of a Broken Leg or Arm
Never take hold of it from above, but slip the hands underneath, and then take a firm but gentle hold at two points a short distance from the break on each side, and all the while making slight extension with the hand on the end part (distal part) so a... Hunyadi (hunyady )
Hungarian noble family, partly of Romanian origin. The first recorded member of the family was Serbe, who settled in Hunyad county in Transylvania from Wallachia. ... Hydragogue
Cathartics that aid in the removal of edematous fluids and promote the discharge of fluid from the bowels. ... Hydrastis
Genus of herbs (family Ranunculaceae) with palmately lobed leaves and small greenish flowers and including the goldenseal (H. canadensis). The dried rhizome and roots of the goldenseal formerly used in pharmacy as a bitter tonic and antiseptic... HYDROCHLORIC ACID, Symptoms
The stomach and bowels are irritated and inflamed, the mouth may burn and bleed; swallowing is difficult; "coffee grounds" vomiting.; pulse feeble, clammy skin. Treatment. Usually the first thing to do is to give an emetic. Send for a doctor and give... HYDROPHOBIA
Rabies and hydrophobia are two different terms, meaning the same disease, the former meaning to rage or become mad. This term applies more especially to the disease as it exists in the maniacal form in the lower animals, while hydrophobia comes from the... Hydrophobia (rabies)
Viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals. Transmitted by a rhabdovirus (genus Lyssavirus) in infected saliva of a rabid animal. Causes increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and paralysis and death when untreated ... HYDROTHORAX
This is an exudation (liquid) in the pleural cavity. Causes. Comes from disease causing dropsy, kidney disease, lung trouble, pleurisy, etc. PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT. Treat disease that causes it. An operation to remove the fluid may be necessary. A t... Hygiene of pregnancy
In pregnancy the dividing line between health and disease is often so shadowy that every care should be given the pregnant woman, not only that she shall escape dangers that may come, but that the future health of the coming baby may be safeguarded. ... Hyoscine (scopolamine)
An alkaloid, C17H21NO4, from plants such as henbane; used as a mydriatic (dilatate the pupils) and sedative, and to treat nausea and motion sickness. ... Hyoscyamus
Poisonous Eurasian herbs of the family Solanaceae that have simple leaves, irregular flowers, and include the henbane (H. niger). Dried leaves of the henbane containing the alkaloids hyoscyamine and scopolamine, used as an antispasmodic and se... HYPERTROPHY OF THE PROSTATE
This is a general enlargement of the gland in all directions. All the three lobes may enlarge and in about one-third of the men who have passed middle life some enlargement takes place, and in about one-tenth of all men over fifty-five this enlargement ... Hypophosphite
Salt of hypophosphorous acid. ... HYSTERIA
A state in which ideas control the body and produce morbid changes in its functions. Causes. It occurs mostly in women, and usually appears first about the time of puberty, but the manifestations may continue until the menopause or even until old age...