Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 December 1947 — Page 32
PAGE 2: ~ Thé Doctor Says— Sled Accidents May Cause Broken Backs
Correct First-Aid Care Is Outlined
By WILLIAM A. O'BRIEN, M. D. |
THE 33 spinal bones are linked together on the sides and back in complicated fashion, while the fidxibility of the spine is maintained by ligaments and muscles and by pads of cartilage between the vertebrae This structural arrangement permits a great deal of bending and motion, and the cartilage absorbs blows, But ‘if the spine Is
stretched too (ar, one of the bones |
will fracture
When a sled goes over a bump
the rider bends forward to keep from being thrown, and a jackknifing effect of the spine results If the accident is followed by a good deal of pain over the injured area. proper first aid is important
” ~ » A PATIENT with a broken back should be carried on a hard surface and on his stomach, to prevent injury to the spinal cord or further hone Injury. The Injured person should not be lifted until it is ascertained that he can move his legs or fine gers, and he should not be allowed to sit up. It is best to remove him, on a litter in an ambulance, to a well-equipped hospital Many patients with fractured spines are in shock when first seen, and the shock should be treated before anything else. ” . n TO REDUCE the usual fractures of the spine, the back is gradually forced forward _by placing the patient on a special bed which can be pumped up under the broken part. After a week of gradual pressure the patient is ready for his cast Body casts for broken backs are carried high in the front and lower in the back, with the lower margin over the hips. They are usually worn for three months, but they permit the patient to be up and about doing light work Fobogganists are urged to use regular slides trom which the bumps have been eliminated, and to look every strange hill over be fore going down
Add Pimeapples ‘ \ To Canape Tray Next time vou Arrange a canape tray, save a corner for spiced pineapples. They'll be the hit of the party. Here's how to make them Saute the pineapple chunks in a little vitaminized margarine Sprinkle with brown sugar, spices and add a dash of vinegar. Stir gently until glazed.
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\We, the Women— Some: Things A Woman
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dinner for guests that doesn't require the hostess to be In the kitchen for more than 10 minutes after the guests have arrived.
How to ease a Husband
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How to make a caller, who arrives unexpectedly. at the wrong times feel completely at ease, How to get up and go home when a visit is over, without akwardness or excuses. ” ~ n without
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How to do three or more jobs |
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Wedge-Cut Canapes Help Save Bread
hese davs, when every bite of aved and used, on the bread slices tor sandwich-making, This goes for fancy, open-lace sandwiches too Instead of cutting fancy shapes; which waste bread, try cutting each lice into tiny wedges Each piece will be shaped like v tiny cut of pie, with a bit of rust where the pie crust would we. Spread the whole slice of bread with the desired topping before utting into wedges. Garnish each vedge with a bit of olive or chopped parsley :
bread should be
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