Tropical home nursing / by R.J. Blackham.

  • Robert J. Blackham
Date:
1921
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Tropical home nursing / by R.J. Blackham. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (b) Those from friction appear on the ankles, the inner surface of the knees, on the elbows, and back of the head. They may be prevented by: (1) absolute cleanliness, (2) removal of pressure, and (3) dryness. The back and shoulders should be washed with soap and water and carefully dried night and morning. After washing, methylated spirit, brandy, or eau-de-Cologne should be rubbed in and the skin dusted with a mixture of one part of oxide of zinc to four parts of boric powder, Patients who are incontinent in habits as a result of Paralysis or a low state of health require frequent change of linen. In serious cases about every four hours. The skin should be washed with soap and water then rubbed vigorously with a preparation consisting of Olive Oil and Spirits of Wine equal parts. The oil helps to nourish and lubricate the skin. Water, air-beds, rubber ring-cushions, and ring-pads are of the greatest possible value in preventing bed-sores. The knees, ankles, and elbows may be protected by a thick layer of cotton-wool firmly secured by a bandage. When possible, a patient should never be allowed to lie more than two hours in one position. He’ should be
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