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To Stop Bleeding

If a man is To Stop Bleeding. If a man is brandy. The formation of matter is indi- either regular or by jets or spirts. If it flows the center of regularly, a vein has been wounded, and a the swelling. When this appears, open it string should be bound tightly around below with the point of a large needle or probe, that the wounded part, that is, beyond it from the the matter may escape. Repeat if necessary. heart. If the blood comes out by leaps or If proud flesh appears, apply the vegetable jets, an artery has been severed, and the person caustic or chloride of potassium, diluted.

A may bleed to death in a few minutes; to pre-

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