American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick

Chapter 11

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APPLICATION OF HEAT, COLD AND COUNTER-IRRITANTS 220

Inflammation, 220. Hot applications, 225. Dry heat, 225. Moist heat, 227. Stupes or hot fomentations, 229. Cold applications, 231. Dry cold, 231. Moist cold, 232. Cold compresses for the eyes, 232. Counter-irritants, 233. Mustard paste, 233. Mustard leaves, 234.