CHAPTER IX.. Some of the Common Accidents Among the Insane, and the

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.