The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-22

DECEMBER %, 1910.
II should be bright and cheerful, but
not incumbered by carpets, upholster.
ed furniture or curtains. In the grave
crises Of disease the slightest confu-
sion may turn the tide against the pa
tient.
AS rule. the bed should not be
placed against wall. but In the cen
ter of the room, so that access to the
patient may be had on both sides and
a free circulation of air be permitted.
In pneumonia the room should be
Ventilated freely. The pneumonia pa
lient cannot catch cold. Cold air seems
10 be specific for the disease. and II
Is now the chief reliance in treat
ment
In acute bronchitis or iaryngitis.
however cold air appears to be irritat-
Ing. and. while the room should have
q constant supply of fresh air. 1t should
be warmed.
Taking the Temperature.
The temperature Is best taken In the
rectum for accurate results. although
five minute exposure in the armpit
or groin will usually give an accurate
register unless the surface Of the
body is affected by an acute chill. II
the temperature Is taken in the mouth
the instrument should be placed deep
ly under the tongue and the lips tight
" closed and kept closed until the
thermometer is removed. No matter
what style Of thermometer is used. It
should be left in the mouth three to
five minutes. Never take the mouth
temperature Immediately after admin
istering cold drinks.
Bathing the invalid.
A great deal of comfort is afforded
the invalid by daily bath where the
condition warrants it. When the pa
tient is feeble one part of the body
ut time may be quickly and gently
bathed. Alcohol and water, equal
parts, with gentle massage, is often
refreshing and restorative.
The hot pack. cold pack and cold
bath for reduction Of temperature
should be used only under the advice
and direction of the physician. In
mild fever. however. spOnging the
body with cold or tepid water or al
cohol and water will prove grateful
and often reduce fever
Diet In Fever, Etc.
People are often at loss what tc
give u fever patient to eat. In acute
fever caused by indigestion or bowe
trouble. especially in children. it is bet
ter to withhold food until the system
has been cleared Of poison. Some
persons fear starvation ii food il no
given within twenty -four hours. A
little barley water or plain boiled wa
ter is better than food. which will onl!
remain undigested and add fuel to til,
fire. IAN empty house Is better thar
poor tenant
In protracted fever there is Il grea
waste of tissue. and albuminous foo,
is required to make good this loss
This is supplied by broths. soups. mill
and eggs. Carbohydrates (starches
grains, ETC., are also needed. as the
supply energy and lessen tho waste O
heterogeneous tissues. These may b
given in the form of strained rice
strained oatmeal. crushed wheat an
barley. partially predigested If nece.
sary.
Beef tea cannot be relied upon f.
nourishment. but is good appetite
aud of some value as Stilnulant.
Useful invalid Foods.
Albumen Water.-Cut the white {
one fresh egg in numerous direction
with scissors. shake 1t up In bott
with six ounces of pure cold water al
a pinch Of salt and strain throug
muslin Useful for infants with acu'
CASTRO intestinal trouble. when mil
must be withdrawn.
Barley Water (Thin,.-Add te
! spoonful of barley previously washt
In clear cold water to half pint I
boiling water with pinch Of salt. !
low II to simmer by the fire. stirrir
, occasionally for one hour: then stra
/, through muslin.
| Imperial Drink.-Pour q pint of DO
{ ing water on heaping teaspoonful
{ cream of tartar: add Il little sugar III
I lemon peel: strain when cold. This
cooling and increases, the activity
. the kidneys.
I I.inseed or Flaxseed Tea.-AIix
gethcr three drains Of unground fiji
seed (linseed,. thirty grains Of extra
of licorice and ten ounces OF bOtli
water and allow to stand from onc
= four hours in warm place. Do Il
!, boil. A little lemon Juice and sug
;. and one or two drains Of gum aral
!, will improve the mixture. This lie
! Is especially valuable In acute coli
j bronchitis. laryngitis and some for'
!. of bladder trouble. 1t should be mt
= generally used than is the case.
q Beef Tea.-Take pound OF ie
> beef. free II from fat and fibrous 7
4 sue. cut into small pieces. Place the
= in a crock or fruit jar with 60
cover. Add to II quart of cold
e ter and ten or twelve drops OF din
d hydrochloric acid. Stand In M
y era,eIy warm place for an hour: tf
e LET It simmer gently for two hO'
It more; then strain aud season with >
ID and pepper. If desired. II should
administered hot. an ounce or two
le q time
3e Farinaceous Beef Tea. ITO beef
D. premred as In the formula first Civ