The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-05-07

operations by drawing the under hneet
very smoothly over the pad and tuck
ing II In well under the mattress. Pin
I IL at each corner with a strong safety
\ pin IL the patient Is heavy or inclined
\ 10 be restless. Over the under sheet
and across the middle OF the bed lay
the draw sheet. which may be full
/ sized sheet folded I'm half, or a smaller
one, covering about three-quarters OF
q yard, in the center. IL rubber IL
used II should be put on under the
draw sheet, firmly pinned to the mat
tress on both sides The latter Is par
tlcularly useful, because II keeps the
under sheet clean for longer time
and may be changed without disturb
ing the patient 10 any extent
In putting on the upper sheet leave
a good margin turned over at top 10
cover the blanket. Tuck both sheet
and blanket IN well az the foot so
the patient may turn comfortably with.
out disarranging the covers. Pillows
should be fitted smoothly into cases
large enough for them or they VIII be
uncomfortable. Three points TO Oh
serve about the sickbed are perfect
cleanliness. no crumbs and no wrin-
kles
Care Of the Room.
IL Is hardly necessary 10 say that
the sickroom should be kept absolute
" clean, and yet It is not unusual 10
find decided signs OF disorder about IT,
Soiled towels and linen are seen, emp
ty cups and dirty dishes are often left
on the table for hours after they have
been used. and there is a general air
OF dlsorderllness that is not only
against all rules Of sanitation, but an
noying TO the patient as well. Any
thing used about the patient-clothing
bedding and dishes-should be remov-
ed from the room at once and disin-
fected II there is the slightest infec-
ton about the disease This Is impera-
tive for the health OF other members
OF the family. Even when there Is no
infection common decency demands
this attention 20 the patient.
The air of the sickroom should be
kept pure at all times. IL Is almost
always possible TO have the window
lowered III the top and raised a little
at the bottom TO allow the escape OF
impure and the entrance OF pure air.
II the bed is so near the window that
there is danger OF direct draft on
the patient. place screen In front or
II or. better still. open the window
and az frame two or three inches
wide and covered with coarse flannel
into the space. This Will permit the
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any moisture.
DO not forget the importance or sun
light In the sickroom. Not only is It
cheering TO the patient. but sunlight
and fresh air are two great germ de-
stroyers. After the room has been
busted by having the floor and all the
woodwork wiped with n damp cloth
the patient should be covered with an
extra blanket and the windows and
doors opened TO admit free circula.
ton OF air for a few minutes. An
open crate fire is also an excellent
method OF keeping the air pure.
: Giving q Sponge Bath In Bed.
Before giving the bath all arrange
: ments should be made for II and ev-
] erything needed In the process should
! be near at hand The room should be
| warm, and during the bath It will be
: well 10 keep the windows closed. III
the patient is weak or likely 10 take
! cold have hot water bag filled ready
! TO apply 10 the feet
, The necessary articles for the bath
, will include a basin OF hot water. a
J pitcher containing hot water, two
} wash cloths. bath towel and one or
two soft towels for hands and face,
J some good soap and a bottle OF alco
! hol. When quite ready remove the
3 patients nightgown and wrap him In
. blankets This IS done without re
moving the bedding. which the blan.
ket IS intended to protect. The face Is
bathed first, then the neck. arms
! chest and abdomen. Each part is e
be wiped thoroughly and rubbed brisk
; ly as It Is washed. BE careful not 70
!, allow any water TO dry without wip
ing, as this may cause chill. Turn
the patient on one side 20 battle the
back and finish with the legs and feet
DO not uncover the body more than II
? necessary 20 wash each part and ir
drying and rubbing arms ana legs al
, ways use an upward stroke. Chang'
= the water two or three times durins
/. the bath. After the bath rub the body
! with alcohol. clean the nails and brust
! the hair. DO not neglect the patient'i
: teeth. These should be brushed a
! least twice day, particularly a
s night. The patient will do this FOL
u himself IL able TO sit up. IL not 1
g must be done for him. as I'm sickness
e the teeth are much more liable 10 de
= cay than In health.
Changing the Sheets.
When the patient IN strong enough
the sheets on the bed may be changes
J. after tho bath. This can be easily
a managed after a little practice. Th'
b fresh sheets should be well aired ans