St. Louis Courier of Medicine, Volume 32Medical Journal and Library Association of the Mississippi Valley, 1905 |
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... loss of heat . The inhalation of such hot air neither stimulates respiration or metabolism and favors infection ; hence , we should depend in a great measure on good clothing to lessen heat radiation from the body . Two much clothing in ...
... loss of heat . The inhalation of such hot air neither stimulates respiration or metabolism and favors infection ; hence , we should depend in a great measure on good clothing to lessen heat radiation from the body . Two much clothing in ...
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... loss , the oil acting as a non - conductor , and , finally , the oil prevents to some extent the evaporation of water , which in a warm incubator should always receive attention . In fact , the rapid loss in water is one of the most ...
... loss , the oil acting as a non - conductor , and , finally , the oil prevents to some extent the evaporation of water , which in a warm incubator should always receive attention . In fact , the rapid loss in water is one of the most ...
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... loss of a drop of blood , the growth coming away in twenty one days of itself , while the surrounding tissues are sterilized by the destruction of outlying cancer cells . This subject which was presented to the International Electric ...
... loss of a drop of blood , the growth coming away in twenty one days of itself , while the surrounding tissues are sterilized by the destruction of outlying cancer cells . This subject which was presented to the International Electric ...
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... loss of muscle - power begins and soon becomes absolute . The reflexes are lost and the tache menigeale ap pears , better than in many cases of meningitis . The temperature re- mains up for one to three weeks ; the paralysis gradually ...
... loss of muscle - power begins and soon becomes absolute . The reflexes are lost and the tache menigeale ap pears , better than in many cases of meningitis . The temperature re- mains up for one to three weeks ; the paralysis gradually ...
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... loss of heat is so generally recognized that the family physician or midwife usually makes some provision for its prevention . It is a mistake to assume that these babies always die from temperature reduction In a few instances , when ...
... loss of heat is so generally recognized that the family physician or midwife usually makes some provision for its prevention . It is a mistake to assume that these babies always die from temperature reduction In a few instances , when ...
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Page 137 - Extreme prosecution and fanatical laws will do little good. From early childhood the dangers of intemperance and its fearful consequences should be taught. In schools and at home the drunkard should be pictured as the most unhappy of all mortals. While the very moderate use of feeble alcoholic...
Page 134 - The most common modes of infection during early childhood are, perhaps, the following : The consumptive mother caresses the child and kisses it on the mouth ; she prepares the food, tasting it to judge its temperature and flavor through the same rubber nipple, or with the same spoon the child uses, and thus unconsciously conveys the germs of the disease from her own mouth to that of the child.
Page 134 - ... may only take place in later years, when the origin will not be thought of. Again, the little child touches everything it can take hold of, infecting its fingers thoroughly, and by putting them in its mouth tuberculosis by ingestion may result and gradually develop into consumption of the bowels. Lastly, should the child's nails be neglected it may scratch itself with the infected fingers, and thus inoculate its system with the disease. Tuberculosis of the skin, or lupus, may result from such...
Page 135 - Do not put your fingers into your mouth. Do not pick your nose or wipe it on your hand or sleeve. Do not wet your fingers in your mouth when turning the leaves of books. Do not put pencils in your mouth or wet them with your lips. Do not hold money in your mouth.
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Page 131 - A handkerchief should never be used as a receptacle for sputum. Patients who are too sick to make use of light porcelain or aluminum cups, should have a number of moist rags within easy reach. Care should be taken that the rags always remain moist, and that the used ones are burned before they have a chance to dry. The paper spit-cups with their contents should, of course, also be destroyed by fire. There will always...