How To Treat Convulsions

Strip the child as quickly as you can and put it into a hot bath. Use your elbow aa a test. If your elbow can stand the temperatare of the water, then you can safely put the child in, after doing which gently pour cold water on the head. This ahould etop the convulsión in a few minutes. In any event, an injection of warm water and soap shouli always be given. If 110 relief is obtained by these measures, put a mustard piaster, made with one part mustard and three of fiour, up and down the spine, being careful not to blister. Vaseline the surface after taking off the piaster. Always send promptly f or a physician, as treatment is required after the convulsión is over. Keep the child quiet.