_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.
If the sore so burned is deep, and thence an eschar in the parts,
digestive medicines should be applied. It will not be amiss to put a
little Mercurial ointment (P) in the poultice. If the inflammation is
very great, _Bleeding_, and other methods requisite to prevent a fever,
should be observed. In general, the ointment No. III. will ever be found
Efficacious.
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