Home Nursing and how to Help in Cases of AccidentD. Bogue, 1880 - 133 pages |
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Page 9
... careful to examine and turn out the contents of any cupboards . Place a few open dishes containing Condy's fluid and water about the room . The bed should if possible be placed between the door and the fireplace , never up in the corner ...
... careful to examine and turn out the contents of any cupboards . Place a few open dishes containing Condy's fluid and water about the room . The bed should if possible be placed between the door and the fireplace , never up in the corner ...
Page 10
... careful to have everything you will require ready before commencing to make the bed , for if the patient should be watching you , it is most irksome for him to wait whilst you go to hunt in some distant part of the house for a pillow ...
... careful to have everything you will require ready before commencing to make the bed , for if the patient should be watching you , it is most irksome for him to wait whilst you go to hunt in some distant part of the house for a pillow ...
Page 12
... careful they are well shaken up . There are only a few who can shake a pillow up properly ; it requires practice and a light , quick handling . In some fever cases , where it is important to keep the head cool , pillows stuffed with oat ...
... careful they are well shaken up . There are only a few who can shake a pillow up properly ; it requires practice and a light , quick handling . In some fever cases , where it is important to keep the head cool , pillows stuffed with oat ...
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... careful about the style of ventilator , and that the chimney is suitably built ; choose a ventilator with a glass valve , or you may get a smoky room . An air trap by the side of the chimney flue will act , so long as there is a fire ...
... careful about the style of ventilator , and that the chimney is suitably built ; choose a ventilator with a glass valve , or you may get a smoky room . An air trap by the side of the chimney flue will act , so long as there is a fire ...
Page 20
... careful to admit pure air . Opening a window into a stuffy , confined court , which is so surrounded by houses that the wind and sun cannot percolate its depth , is of little use ; it is equally fruitless to seek fresh air from an ill ...
... careful to admit pure air . Opening a window into a stuffy , confined court , which is so surrounded by houses that the wind and sun cannot percolate its depth , is of little use ; it is equally fruitless to seek fresh air from an ill ...
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