The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

opening the patients mouth df the teeth
are locked, forcing them open) and then
selling the anterior part OF the tongue
firmly between the fingers Of the right
hand. covered with piece Of linen cloth
I'm order 20 prevent slipping. and making
strong and rhythmical fractions. each
followed by relaxation, initiating tho
rhythmical movements of respiration,
twenty times, at least. TO the minute
The fractions Of the tongue should be
practiced without delay and persstently
for half an hour an hour, or longer.
q Artificial respiration. This treatment
consists I'm putting the patient on his
back, with the shoulders slightly raised,
the mouth open, and the tongue well dis
engaged. The arms should be seized as
high as the elbows. and pressed rather
firmly on the walls Of the chest. then
separated and carried above the head,
describing a circle. afterward, they are
brought 10 their first position on the
chest These movements should be re-
peated about twenty times a minute, and
continued until natural respiration is cs-
tabllshed.
10 Is advisable 10 begin always with
traction OF the tongue applying at the
same time. II possible. artificial respira-
ton. on the other hand, it is equally adj
visable 10 try 10 revive the circulation
hy applying friction 10 the surface Of
the body. by striking the body with the
hands or with wet napkins. by throwing
cold water on the patient from time 10
time. and by making him inhale ammonia
or the fumes OF vinegar
THE DUDE.
SAYS the National Medical Review: We
are now prepared to defend the dude. one
thing can surely be said Of him. he looks
clean, not one little part Of him simply,
but the whole individual. His collar Is
not melted with the heat OF many sum-
mers neither are his shoes covered with
the sands Of time"
His linen Is not stained with the drip
pings Of a tobacco press; neither are his
teeth covered with the green aleae Of
antiquity. His face is not the sign OF
poor barber neither are his fingers
ploughed with the deep assures Of the
bichloride. The dude is surgicaly clean.
In the course of a report on contagious
diseases, Or. oliver advises the following:
For scarlalina, smallpox, varioloid and
dishtheria, the period of isolation before
tho child IS allowed 10 return 10 school
should be forty days, counting from the
first day of invasion
For measles sixteen days will be SUI
ficient For whooping- cough isolation
should be prolonged TO three weeks after
complete cessation az the characteristic
kinks. For mumps. ten days after the
disappearance Of the local symptoms.
Nose mouth and throat irrigations
with antiseptic solutions should be em-
ployed, and soap bath and rubbing OF
the entire surface and scalp should be "a
neccs sary preparation before returning
10 school
CARE or THE MOUTH.
As a strict cleanliness Of the mouth may
prevent many complications Of Infectious
origin. the patient should be urged 10
rinse out the mouth several times during
the day with water. 90 which maybe add
ed a little tincture Of myrrh or eau de
cologne, so that the mouth Will be Kept
slightly moist 10 Is suggested that u the
gums show a tendency 70 bleed, rub them
gently twice a day with powdered horic
acid.
In the case Of unconscious patients, the
mouth should be frequently examined,
and wiped with a clean, fine linen cioih.
Small alterations made by the teeth on
the lips, should be busted with powdered
boric acid or chlorate 81 potash. Ia IS
also well, when the patient breathes eA-
clusively through the mouth during sleep
or Inconsistencies. TO cover his mouth
with layer Of gauze (chcesclotnl moist
oned. with a solution Of borlc ACID. Vea-
spoonful 10 cup Of water)
THE KELLEY CURE.
The claim Of DR.. Kelley, and the syndl-
cate representing him, that 80 or 30 per
cent. OF cases OF inebriety can be cured
in a space OF four weeks, has not been
substantiated by facts. and efforts TO Sc
cure legislation making the employment
OF this treatment compulsory IN some
state institutions. especially when the iaet
ia considered that the nature or their
remedies is kept secret. are as absurd as
II the proprietors OF any secret remedy
should endeavor 10 compel tne use OF
their nostrums in public hospitals.
SANITAS