Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-22


Bushnell, a contemporary of the late
DR.. Edward Trudeau of Saranac Lake,
N. I. The course is subdivided thus
Complete rest in bed, partial rest in
bed, and rest by every patient from ]
to in the afternoon. In addition, the
plenty of fresh air.
Serums and vaccines are not en-
ployed. Artificial pneumothorax Chat
u.s. cutting into the pleural cavity so
that air can enter and exert pressure
On the lung) is only resorted to in
cases of severe, continued hem
Orrhage
The bed linen is changed daily to
prevent reinfection; the sputum cups
are changed twice daily, and everyone
must have lights out by 10 p. m.
The X-ray diagnostic laboratory is
one of the best in the country. Maj.
John McRae, who has fine reputa-
ton in this field, is radiOlOgist Each
patient is photographed upon admis-
sion and again every month or two. to
note improvement Or retrogression.
There is also an excellent chemical
laboratory.
-Four dental surgeons are constantly
busy seeing to it that the teeth Of the
patients are kept in good condition.
The hospital buildings and grounds
are kept spotlessly clean, and the evi-
dences Of perfect sanitation are OBJ
servable everywhere.
Colonel Lyster, had the officers
ward turned over to the very sick en-
listed men, all bed patients. There
were about seventy of these. Such pa
TENTS are provided with everything
the market affords, and they can or
der anything they wish. There are
two dietitians constantly in attend
ance to provide food for them. There
are also four ward surgeons to attend
to them; in fact, nothing is overlooked
that could add to their comfort.
In the officers infirmary ward about
thirty officers who are gravely i'll are
quartered, most Of whom are bed cases.
Contrary to what one would naturally
expect, these men, seriously i'll, joke
with each other all day long.
A most remarkable fact is the spirit
of cheerfulness that pervades the hos
pital, especially in the wards men,
toned
How Officers Pass the Time.
Some Of these officers are incased in
plaster casts on account of spinal trou-
BILE. All are engaged in something to
help pass the time they make baskets
knit. scarves, paint pictures, carve
wood or make dolls.
The cheerfulnesS of one officer, q
man of Irish birth, was noticeable. He
was near death for many months, but
he never gave up hope, although he
would become delirious every night
Finally, he took a turn for the better,
and now he is up and out of bed and
has gained in weight from % pounds
to 121 pounds. He is so OverjOyed at
coming back that he keeps the whole
ward in an uprOar of mirth by his wit
ty sallies. Many others have regained
their health or are on the road to it,
Another factor that has much to do
with keeping up the spirits and high
morale Of the patients is the genuine
interest in them manifested by the
nurses. They never grumble are al
ways at the call Of the patients, and
always appear to be happy. The spirit
of good cheer manifested by Miss
Sheehan, the chief nurse, seems to be
contagious and to have imbued itself
into those who work under her. Miss
Sheehan had the same reputation of
being able to get work done cheerfully
in the largest base center at Vichy,
France
Again, many pleasant ways of keep
ing occupied are provided by the gov
eminent. About one hundred recon
struction aids help the soldiers in all
kinds Of instruction, such as basket
weaving, languages, typesetting, print
ing, chemistry, etc.
The Red Cross has a large building
where moving pictures are given daily,
and where a social meeting place is
provided for those on the road to re-
covery.
The hostess house, run by the gov
eminent. provides rooms at nominal
cost for the women relatives Of the
patients, and furthermore is active in
a social way.
Then the residents of Asheville have
been enthusiastically hospitable, con-
stantIy entertaining the patients who
are able to be about and carrying can
dy and all sorts of good things to the
hospital every day
Such is the manner of life at gen
eral hospital 10.
Now that the war risk insurance
bureau and the public health service
are gradually taking over the patients
needing further treatment, ample pro
vision is made for their care. Those
requiring such treatment will receive
$50 month instead of $50.
Some hardship is caused in the case
of reserve or temporary officers requir-
ing further treatment. They are
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