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The confined space which had been turned into a sick-bay reeked with chloroform and iodoform.

The air of the operating-room was becoming oppressive, the moaning of the patient merging with the heavy scent of the iodoform and the lighter evaporation of the carbolic liniment began gradually to dominate the nerves.

He had evidently small regard for antiseptics, for in place of lint and iodoform, he utilised ordinary ship's tow, which he held in place by means of a silk sash tied tightly round his waist.

Before putting on the sock, dress the sore with iodoform powder or zinc ointment.

Besides the antiseptics mentioned, iodoform, boric acid, etc. may be used to advantage.