Rules for preserving the health of the soldier / U.S. Sanitary Commission.

  • United States Sanitary Commission.
Date:
1861
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Credit: Rules for preserving the health of the soldier / U.S. Sanitary Commission. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    put their knapsacks into tlie M-agons. Tliis is an immense saving of strength, especially to troops unaccustomed to marching. When there is liability to attack, and when the troops are going into battle, this measure is partic- ularly recommended, as the men, under these circum- stances, are liable to lose their knapsacks, over- coats, and blankets. 35. In action, the proper position in which to place a wounded or fainting man is flat upon his back, with the head very slightly raised. 36. The most ui’geut want of a wounded man is water; if a canteen or cup is not at hand, bring it in a hat or any available vessel. 37. As a rule, cuts, even when extensive, are less dangerous to life than they seem; the contrary i.« time of bayonet and bullet wounds. 38. Whenever blood is flowing freelv from a wound by spirts or jets, there is immediate danger, and, if the wound is situated in one of the limbs, a stout handkerchief or band should be promptly tied loosely around it, hetween the xoound and the heart;