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AMERICAN RED CROSS TEXT-BOOK ON HOME CARE OF THE SICK
AMERICAN RED CROSS TEXT-BOOK ON HOME HYGIENE AND CARE OF THE SICK
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FOR FURTHER READING
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER I CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF SICKNESS
THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARASITES
BACTERIA
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
PROTOZOA
VISIBLE PARASITES
TRANSMISSION OF PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
CARRIERS
THE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARASITES
BACTERIA
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
PROTOZOA
VISIBLE PARASITES
TRANSMISSION OF PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
CARRIERS
THE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER II HEALTH AND THE HOME
HYGIENE OF ENVIRONMENT AND PERSON
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
HYGIENE OF ENVIRONMENT AND PERSON
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER III BABIES AND THEIR CARE
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
CHAPTER IV INDICATIONS OF SICKNESS
OBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
SUBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
OBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
SUBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER V EQUIPMENT AND CARE OF THE SICK ROOM
Choice of a Sick Room.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Choice of a Sick Room.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER VI BEDS AND BEDMAKING
Bedsteads.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
BED MAKING
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Bedsteads.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
BED MAKING
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER VII BATHS AND BATHING
CLEANSING BATHS
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CLEANSING BATHS
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER VIII APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR THE SICK-ROOM
Bed sores
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
DAILY ROUTINE IN THE SICK-ROOM
EXERCISES
Bed sores
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
DAILY ROUTINE IN THE SICK-ROOM
EXERCISES
CHAPTER IX FEEDING THE SICK
THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS
FEEDING THE SICK
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS
FEEDING THE SICK
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER X MEDICINES AND OTHER REMEDIES
Action of Drugs.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
Action of Drugs.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XI APPLICATION OF HEAT, COLD, AND COUNTER-IRRITANTS
Inflammation.
HOT APPLICATIONS
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
COLD APPLICATIONS
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
COUNTER-IRRITANTS
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Inflammation.
HOT APPLICATIONS
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
COLD APPLICATIONS
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
COUNTER-IRRITANTS
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XII CARE OF PATIENTS WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Incubation Period.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
DISINFECTION
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Incubation Period.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
DISINFECTION
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XIII COMMON AILMENTS AND EMERGENCIES
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IS INVOLVED
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE DIGESTIVE TRACT IS AFFECTED
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE EYES OR EARS ARE AFFECTED
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE SKIN IS AFFECTED
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
OTHER EMERGENCIES
Chills
Croup
Chills
Croup
BLEEDING
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
OTHER INJURIES
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IS INVOLVED
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE DIGESTIVE TRACT IS AFFECTED
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE EYES OR EARS ARE AFFECTED
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE SKIN IS AFFECTED
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
OTHER EMERGENCIES
Chills
Croup
Chills
Croup
BLEEDING
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
OTHER INJURIES
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XIV SPECIAL POINTS IN THE CARE OF CHILDREN, CONVALESCENTS, CHRONICS, AND THE AGED
CHILDREN
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
CONVALESCENT PATIENTS
CHRONIC PATIENTS
CARE OF THE AGED
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHILDREN
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
CONVALESCENT PATIENTS
CHRONIC PATIENTS
CARE OF THE AGED
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XV QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
APPENDIX
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Nose
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents on the Care of Children's Hair and Scalp
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 12TH TO 18TH MONTH
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 18TH TO 24TH MONTH
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM TWO TO THREE YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM THREE TO SIX YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Nose
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents on the Care of Children's Hair and Scalp
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 12TH TO 18TH MONTH
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 18TH TO 24TH MONTH
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM TWO TO THREE YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM THREE TO SIX YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
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Transcriber's Note:
AMERICAN RED CROSS TEXT-BOOK ON HOME CARE OF THE SICK
AMERICAN RED CROSS TEXT-BOOK ON HOME HYGIENE AND CARE OF THE SICK
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FOR FURTHER READING
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER I CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF SICKNESS
THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARASITES
BACTERIA
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
PROTOZOA
VISIBLE PARASITES
TRANSMISSION OF PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
CARRIERS
THE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARASITES
BACTERIA
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
Shape.
Size.
Motion.
Multiplication.
Spores.
Distribution.
PROTOZOA
VISIBLE PARASITES
TRANSMISSION OF PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
Defenses of the Body
Immunity.
CARRIERS
THE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER II HEALTH AND THE HOME
HYGIENE OF ENVIRONMENT AND PERSON
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
HYGIENE OF ENVIRONMENT AND PERSON
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
Ventilation.
Lighting.
Cleanliness of Houses.
Garbage
Insects.
Sewage.
Personal Cleanliness.
Oral Hygiene.
Treatment.
Clothing.
Food.
Elimination.
Rest and Fatigue.
Sleep.
Recreation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER III BABIES AND THEIR CARE
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
Average Size.
Muscular Development.
Development of Special Senses.
Development of Speech.
Development of Teeth.
Normal Excretions.
Clothing.
Sleep.
Fresh Air.
Diet.
Intervals of Feeding.
Water.
Weaning.
Nursing Bottles and Nipples.
Tables
Bathing.
Eyes.
Mouth.
Nostrils.
Genital Organs.
The Development of Habits.
Exercise.
Play and Toys.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
CHAPTER IV INDICATIONS OF SICKNESS
OBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
SUBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
OBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
Temperature.
Pulse.
Respiration.
General Appearance.
Special Senses.
The voice
The tongue
The throat
The gums
Cough
Appetite
vomiting
Excretions.
The urine
Loss of weight
Sleep.
Mental Conditions.
SUBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
Pain
Records.
Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Mental Illness.
Tuberculosis.
Cancer.
Mental Illness.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER V EQUIPMENT AND CARE OF THE SICK ROOM
Choice of a Sick Room.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Choice of a Sick Room.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
Furnishing.
Ventilation.
Heating.
Lighting.
Cleaning.
The Attendant.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER VI BEDS AND BEDMAKING
Bedsteads.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
BED MAKING
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Bedsteads.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
Mattresses.
Care of the Mattress.
Pillows.
Protection of the Mattress and Pillows.
Rubber Sheets and Pillow-cases.
Sheets.
Draw sheets
Pillow Covers.
Blankets.
Comforters and Quilts.
Counterpanes.
BED MAKING
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
To Make an Unoccupied Bed
To Change a Patient's Pillows.
Lifting a Patient in Bed.
To Turn a Patient in Bed.
To change the sheets while the patient is in bed
To Move a Patient from One Bed to Another.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER VII BATHS AND BATHING
CLEANSING BATHS
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CLEANSING BATHS
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
Bed Bath.
Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
Care of the Hair.
To Wash the Hair of a Bed Patient.
Hot foot baths
Cool Sponge Bath.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER VIII APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR THE SICK-ROOM
Bed sores
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
DAILY ROUTINE IN THE SICK-ROOM
EXERCISES
Bed sores
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
Devices to Give Support.
Bedpans
DAILY ROUTINE IN THE SICK-ROOM
EXERCISES
CHAPTER IX FEEDING THE SICK
THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS
FEEDING THE SICK
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS
FEEDING THE SICK
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
Liquid diet
Semi-solid diet
Light or convalescent diet
Full diet
Serving Food for the Sick.
To Feed a Helpless Patient.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER X MEDICINES AND OTHER REMEDIES
Action of Drugs.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
Action of Drugs.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
Amateur Dosing.
Patent Remedies.
Administration of Medicine.
Suppositories.
Enemata.
Sprays and Gargles.
Inhalation
Inunction
Household Medicine Cupboard.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Footnotes:
CHAPTER XI APPLICATION OF HEAT, COLD, AND COUNTER-IRRITANTS
Inflammation.
HOT APPLICATIONS
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
COLD APPLICATIONS
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
COUNTER-IRRITANTS
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Inflammation.
HOT APPLICATIONS
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
Dry Heat.
Moist Heat.
COLD APPLICATIONS
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
Dry Cold.
Moist Cold.
COUNTER-IRRITANTS
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XII CARE OF PATIENTS WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Incubation Period.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
DISINFECTION
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
Incubation Period.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
Care of Patients with Colds or Other Slight Infections.
Care During More Serious Infections.
The Children's Diseases.
DISINFECTION
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
Care of Nose and Throat Discharges.
Care of Discharges from the Bowels and Bladder.
Bath water
Care of the Hands.
Care of Utensils.
Care of Linen.
Disinfection of the Person.
Termination of Quarantine.
Terminal Disinfection.
Fumigation.
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XIII COMMON AILMENTS AND EMERGENCIES
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IS INVOLVED
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE DIGESTIVE TRACT IS AFFECTED
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE EYES OR EARS ARE AFFECTED
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE SKIN IS AFFECTED
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
OTHER EMERGENCIES
Chills
Croup
Chills
Croup
BLEEDING
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
OTHER INJURIES
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IS INVOLVED
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
Headache.
Sleeplessness
Fainting
Convulsions.
Shock
Stimulants
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE DIGESTIVE TRACT IS AFFECTED
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
Nausea and vomiting
Hiccough
Diarrhœa
Constipation
Colic
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE EYES OR EARS ARE AFFECTED
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
Styes
Foreign bodies in the eye
Disorders Affecting the Ears.
CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE SKIN IS AFFECTED
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
Prickly-heat
Insect Bites and Stings.
Ivy poisoning
OTHER EMERGENCIES
Chills
Croup
Chills
Croup
BLEEDING
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
Treatment of Slight Wounds.
Nosebleed
Profuse menstruation
OTHER INJURIES
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
Sprains.
Bruises.
Burns and Scalds.
Brush burn
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XIV SPECIAL POINTS IN THE CARE OF CHILDREN, CONVALESCENTS, CHRONICS, AND THE AGED
CHILDREN
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
CONVALESCENT PATIENTS
CHRONIC PATIENTS
CARE OF THE AGED
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHILDREN
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
Physical defects
Eyestrain
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.
Defective Hearing.
Defective teeth
Posture.
Predisposition to Nervousness.
CONVALESCENT PATIENTS
CHRONIC PATIENTS
CARE OF THE AGED
EXERCISES
FOR FURTHER READING
CHAPTER XV QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
APPENDIX
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Nose
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents on the Care of Children's Hair and Scalp
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 12TH TO 18TH MONTH
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 18TH TO 24TH MONTH
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM TWO TO THREE YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM THREE TO SIX YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Mouth and Teeth.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Nose
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK Instructions to Parents on the Care of Children's Hair and Scalp
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 12TH TO 18TH MONTH
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
First Meal—on Rising.
Second Meal—During Forenoon.
Noon Meal.
Fourth Meal—Afternoon.
Evening Meal.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM 18TH TO 24TH MONTH
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Forenoon.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM TWO TO THREE YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK DIET FOR CHILD FROM THREE TO SIX YEARS
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
Breakfast.
Dinner.
Supper.
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