(3.) Cold in the Head. This is infectious. Patient should sleep alone.
Patient should go to bed, take a bowl of bread and milk, then steam head
as follows, sitting up in bed: Into a jug of boiling water put a few drops of
eucalyptus oil, hold head over jug, cover head and jug with a thick towel to
keep in the steam, then inhale as long as possible. The steam and oil will break
up the cold. Patient should dry face and rub vaseline on bridge and sides of
nose and also grease nostrils. Great care should be taken to keep body warm and
to have room well ventilated.
Instead of handkerchiefs use cheesecloth and burn.
(4.) Cold in Chest. The cautions as to warmth, fresh air, and a bowl of
something hot in bed described above should be followed to induce perspiration.
The chest and the back between the shoulders should also be well rubbed with
goosegrease, compound camphor oil, or some good liniment. Cover chest and
back with a silk handkerchief or flannel.
(5.) Cramps. Apply hot water bottles front and back. The cover of stove
wrapped in newspaper may be used if no hot water is at hand. Cover patient
warmly. A teaspoonful of sal volatile in a wineglass of water will sometimes
relieve the pain.
(6.) Sore Throat may be infectious. Patient should sleep alone in a well
ventilated room. Gargle throat frequently with half tablespoonful salt in a
glass of water. Potash lozenges slowly dissolved in the mouth help to relieve the
pain. Fresh pineapple and black current tea are also good. At night wring a
cloth out of cold water, place round throat, and cover with flannel or a clean
stocking. Sleep with these on.
(7.) Rheumatic Pains generally affect joints, and are a dull ache. Rub part
affected with a good liniment, Take a tablespoonful of Epsom salts one day,
after which take half teaspoonful in half cup boiling water, before breakfast (sip
it slowly) every morning for a month. This keeps the bowels open each day, and
the poison is removed from the blood.
(8.) Diarrhoea. Avoid fruit and hot food. Starchy foods may be taken.
A cup of warm arrowroot will sometimes relieve the pain. If possible remain
lying down with feet up. Consult a doctor if it continues.
(9.) Constipation. Make a regular habit and time for the bowels to act.
Drink a tumbler of hot or cold water first thing in the morning, last thing at
night, and between meals, Eat plenty of fresh fruit, vegetable and wholemeal
bread. Take plenty of exercise. .
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POULTICES
A poultice is used to reduce inflammation, and should cover the part affected.
Poultices should be as hot as can be borne, and should be changed often. A
poultice to retain its heat must be %4 inch thick.
General Rules.
(1.) Heat mixing bowl, two large plates and material which is to hold
poultice (either cotton batting or flannel).
(2.) Cut material two inches larger all round than size of poultice.
(3.) Rub a little vaseline over inflamed part before applying poultice.
(4.) Apply all poultices (except mustard) directly on to the skin.
(5.) After poulticing a part, cover the part warmly when poultice is
removed.
Linseed Poultice. Pour one cup boiling water, ‘more if a big poultice is
required, into a hot bowl. Sift in linseed meal with left hand and stir with
right, mix well, and when it cuts dry add a little olive or castor oil✪ Linseed Poultice. Spread at
once on warm cotton wool, fold over the edges, place between hot plates and
take immediately to patient.
Bread Poultice. Prepare as for linseed poultice, using crumbled _ bread.✪ Bread Poultice
Cover basin and keep hot near fire for five minutes. Drain off water and place
on cotton wool. A teaspoon or more of powdered charcoal may be added to
either linseed or bread poultice for a foul sore.
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(3.) Cold in the Head. This is infectious. Patient should sleep alone.
Patient should go to bed, take a bowl of bread and milk, then steam head as follows, sitting up in bed: Into a jug of boiling water put a few drops of eucalyptus oil, hold head over jug, cover head and jug with a thick towel to keep in the steam, then inhale as long as possible. The steam and oil will break up the cold. Patient should dry face and rub vaseline on bridge and sides of nose and also grease nostrils. Great care should be taken to keep body warm and to have room well ventilated.
Instead of handkerchiefs use cheesecloth and burn.
(4.) Cold in Chest. The cautions as to warmth, fresh air, and a bowl of something hot in bed described above should be followed to induce perspiration. The chest and the back between the shoulders should also be well rubbed with goosegrease, compound camphor oil, or some good liniment. Cover chest and back with a silk handkerchief or flannel.
(5.) Cramps. Apply hot water bottles front and back. The cover of stove wrapped in newspaper may be used if no hot water is at hand. Cover patient
warmly. A teaspoonful of sal volatile in a wineglass of water will sometimes relieve the pain.
(6.) Sore Throat may be infectious. Patient should sleep alone in a well ventilated room. Gargle throat frequently with half tablespoonful salt in a glass of water. Potash lozenges slowly dissolved in the mouth help to relieve the pain. Fresh pineapple and black currant tea are also good. At night wring a cloth out of cold water, place round throat, and cover with flannel or a clean stocking. Sleep with these on.
(7.) Rheumatic Pains generally affect joints, and are a dull ache. Rub part affected with a good liniment, Take a tablespoonful of Epsom salts one day, after which take half teaspoonful in half cup boiling water, before breakfast (sip it slowly) every morning for a month. This keeps the bowels open each day, and the poison is removed from the blood.
(8.) Diarrhoea. Avoid fruit and hot food. Starchy foods may be taken. A cup of warm arrowroot will sometimes relieve the pain. If possible remain lying down with feet up. Consult a doctor if it continues.
(9.) Constipation. Make a regular habit and time for the bowels to act. Drink a tumbler of hot or cold water first thing in the morning, last thing at
night, and between meals, Eat plenty of fresh fruit, vegetable and wholemeal bread. Take plenty of exercise. .
POULTICES
A poultice is used to reduce inflammation, and should cover the part affected. Poultices should be as hot as can be borne, and should be changed often. A poultice to retain its heat must be %4 inch thick.
General Rules.
(1.) Heat mixing bowl, two large plates and material which is to hold poultice (either cotton batting or flannel).
(2.) Cut material two inches larger all round than size of poultice.
(3.) Rub a little vaseline over inflamed part before applying poultice.
(4.) Apply all poultices (except mustard) directly on to the skin.
(5.) After poulticing a part, cover the part warmly when poultice is removed.
Linseed Poultice. Pour one cup boiling water, ‘more if a big poultice is required, into a hot bowl. Sift in linseed meal with left hand and stir with right, mix well, and when it cuts dry add a little olive or castor oil. Spread at once on warm cotton wool, fold over the edges, place between hot plates and take immediately to patient.
Bread Poultice. Prepare as for linseed poultice, using crumbled _ bread. Cover basin and keep hot near fire for five minutes. Drain off water and place on cotton wool. A teaspoon or more of powdered charcoal may be added to either linseed or bread poultice for a foul sore.
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