Home Nursing and how to Help in Cases of AccidentD. Bogue, 1880 - 133 pages |
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... practice and a light , quick handling . In some fever cases , where it is important to keep the head cool , pillows stuffed with oat chaff are preferable to feathers . Cover the whole with a sheet , one or two blankets and a counterpane ...
... practice and a light , quick handling . In some fever cases , where it is important to keep the head cool , pillows stuffed with oat chaff are preferable to feathers . Cover the whole with a sheet , one or two blankets and a counterpane ...
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... practice will make this quite easy . Whatever you do or say , be accurate , be truthful . Do not lie to hide your own negligences , as in this way you may endanger your patient's life . When asked a question , be candid , do not guess ...
... practice will make this quite easy . Whatever you do or say , be accurate , be truthful . Do not lie to hide your own negligences , as in this way you may endanger your patient's life . When asked a question , be candid , do not guess ...
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... practice the doctor often brings his chemicals and test tubes with him ; have some lucifer matches handy , as probably he will require to light a spirit lamp . Urine voided the first thing in the morning is most suitable for analysis ...
... practice the doctor often brings his chemicals and test tubes with him ; have some lucifer matches handy , as probably he will require to light a spirit lamp . Urine voided the first thing in the morning is most suitable for analysis ...
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Samuel Benton. of a child , especially a baby , after a little practice . In counting the respirations of an adult , do not " stand over your patient , watch in hand , placing one hand on his chest ; " directions which have appeared in ...
Samuel Benton. of a child , especially a baby , after a little practice . In counting the respirations of an adult , do not " stand over your patient , watch in hand , placing one hand on his chest ; " directions which have appeared in ...
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... practice . The tow has first to be prepared by teasing it out till it is perfectly fine and free from knotted masses ; this can best be done on a plain wooden table or drawer . Place the left hand flat on the table , take a bundle of ...
... practice . The tow has first to be prepared by teasing it out till it is perfectly fine and free from knotted masses ; this can best be done on a plain wooden table or drawer . Place the left hand flat on the table , take a bundle of ...
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