CHAPTER IX.

SOME OF THE COMMON ACCIDENTS AMONG THE INSANE, AND THE TREATMENT OF EMERGENCIES 71

Certain Classes of Insane Liable to Injury.--Fractures.-- Wounds.--Bites.--Blows on the Head--Cut Throat.--Wounds of the Extremities with Hemorrhage.--Sprains.--Choking.-- Artificial Respiration.--Burns.--Frost-bites.--States of Unconsciousness.--Apoplexy.--Sunstroke.--Poisoning.--Eating Glass.--Injury with Needles.