The science and art of nursing the sick / by Aeneas Munro.

  • Munro, Aeneas.
Date:
1873
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Credit: The science and art of nursing the sick / by Aeneas Munro. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THE SICK-ROOM. putting away everything that is unnecessary or cum- brous, is always desirable where there is any serious illness. The room itself should be moderately-sized, airy, what a sick- room oiifiht cheerful, and quiet. A room of about 15 or 18'''^^ feet square is sufficiently large, if all things are arranged properly. In a climate such as we have, there is little or no advantage in having a larger room. The importance of having the room well ventilated and airy is patent to all; and how this is to be attained shall be pointed out, as far as practicable, in the sequel. The necessity of the room being cheerful may be imagined from cases where the invalid passes a number of years in it: the effect may be as great though it be only days instead of years. If cheerful, it becomes one of the chief sources of comfort and happiness; and it is essential that we should have plenty of sunlight and a good exposure. The view outside—if in the country—should be such as to give the greatest amount of pleasure, buoyance, and strength to the nervous system. Stillness both within and without is indispensable, more especially in some cases of illness than in others ; therefore we have
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