The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-28

are children, impatient of restraint thought.
less and careless, and difficult to manage IS
regards preventive measures, unless they are
so Ill ss to be confined to bed. The great
difficulty and danger arises from the mildsr
cases, often unrecognized, and considered to
be cases Of simple sore throat or quinsY.
There are many cases in which at first q
skilled ply sician can not say positively
whether 1t is contagious diphtheria or sim
pie non-specifc Inflammation with which he
has to deal, and his uncertainty may con
tinue for o considerable time. If DIR. Jeco-
bis views are correct, and he is certainly
very high authority on this subject, diph.
iberia may exist, especially in the adult, in
a chronic form, not greatly disturbing the
health, or at all events not preventing the
person so affected from going about and per-
forming his or Der usual duties, and yet
making the secretions of such person capa-
BILE Of conveying the disease.
The precautions to be taken in the man
agement of q well marked case of diphtheria
are, or should be, generally known. They
have been published 40 circulars by many
health boards and through the secular and
follows: Isoia the patient in an airy
room, having the least possible amount of
furniture, especially that which is
upholstered, and having no car
pet or curtains. Disintsct all
excretions and sscretions. and es-
mouth, and all articles s0iled by them,
promptly, and while they are YET moist,
and thoroughly. Use clean, soft rags for re
ceiying the discharges from the nose and
mouth, and burn them as fast as spilled. IT
other articles are soiled, use solutions OF
chloride of zinc, or bichloride of mercury.
under the instructions of the physician. Be
especially careful az regards toys, pencils, or
other articles which may be given the child
for its amusement. of the articles used IL
giving it food and drink, and of the rem.
Dants of such food and drink. EVERYTHING
that has touched the patients lips, or that
has been touched by anything thai hiss
touched the patients lips, is dangerous
When convalascence has set in do not
yield toe soon to the opportunities Of the
patient to be allowed TO see his friends or to
60 out, nor to your own feelings OF weari
ness at the long continued confinement.
Above ell thiDgs DO not. under the excuse OF
giving change of air and scene, send him of
to some other place to complete his recog-
cry; you might send dynamite about tina
country with scarcely more risk. Do not
send the child back to school in less than
six weeks after the attack; about two weeks
after you are satisfied that he IS entirely well
is q very good rule.
II the little life is net strong enough to
Withstand the attack, and is cat short, do
not in your grief forget the danger to other
lives which the house and its contents may
yet cause. Do not allow sympathizing
friends and plsymates to enter; do not have
any funeral ceremonies in the house; treat
the sickToom and its contents as being dan
geronsly infected.
In mild and doubtful cases follow the plan
above indicated as nearly as you can, and
be sure that all your care and patience will
be needed IL you wish TO obtain security for
other members of the family and for friends