This is then all I have of consequence to observe in simple fractures; which holds good also with compound ones, except that the wound requires to be dressed oftener; but the greatest care should be taken, that it is done in a manner, so as not to disturb the knitting of the bone. ------------------------------------------- SECT. VI. _Of Scalding_ Scalding is another accident of much consequence, which ought to be remedied by times, in order to prevent the many evil consequences of inflammation it is liable to produce. I must first of all refer the reader to what I have said on the skin, Lect. I. Sect. VII. for farther than this we will not suppose a scalding proceeds, unless it is very dreadful indeed. The nature of scalding then, is this: the hot water coming upon the body, separates immediately the scarf skin from the real skin, thereby opens the lymphatic vessels, so that they discharge their lymph under the cuticula, and thence arise blisters. But withal, the heat of the water irritating the nerves, they are excited to contract and constrict the delicate vessels, and hinder the circulation; thence ensues the fiery colour and inflammation, and create acrimonious tendencies. Thence we learn, that a relaxation of the solids is to be relaxed, and the humours to be rectified. The moment a man has scalded himself, immediately apply _Turner’s Cerate_ (K), spread upon a rag, to the part. What is equally as efficacious, and sometimes better, is the _Linament of Soap_ (B). If notwithstanding this, blisters arise, open them not, but let them remain with the application on them, whereby a cure will soon be facilitated; but if they break open on their own accord, or that the scarf skin was scalded off, then apply on the sore, _Turner’s Cerate_ (K), intermixed with a little _Calomel_ (N), and levigated _Precipitate_ (O), which will prove very beneficial. No. III _Take Turner’s Cerate_ (K) _one Ounce, Calomel, and fine Precipitate_ (O) _of each ten grains, and mix it._ This spread upon a little lint will prove a fine healer. If the _Diachylon Plaister_ (20) can be applied, it will also prove so powerful an _antiphlogistic_, that any other will be unnecessary. ------------------------------------------- SECT. VII. _Of Burning_ This is of the same nature with scalding, but is liable to become more pernicious, in proportion to the bulk and heat of the body that does the mischief. If it is slight, the treatment is equal with the former; but if it has penetrated deeper, it follows, that the inflammation is greater, and consequently the treatment requires more care.