The principles of open-air treatment of phthisis and of sanatorium construction / by Arthur Ransome.

  • Arthur Ransome
Date:
1903
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Credit: The principles of open-air treatment of phthisis and of sanatorium construction / by Arthur Ransome. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS ESSAY I THE PRINCIPLES OF SANATORIUM AND ' OPEN-AIR ' TREATMENT OF PHTHISIS FACE I. The Factors of Sanatorium Treatment—2. The Need of Sanatoria —3. The Advantages of Sanatoria—4. Alleged Disadvan- tages of Sanatoria—5. Modes of Action of Means employed : A, of Pure Air and Sunlight; B,of Full Feeding ; C, of Rest ; D, of Exercise, Massage, &c. ; E, of Baths and Cleanliness ; F, of Blood-making ; G, of Comfort, Warmth, Amusements, of Clothing ; H, Medical and Surgical Treatment ; I, Educa- tion and Discipline ; K, Disposal of Excreta ; L, Medical Attendants and Staff . . 1- 38 ESSAY II ON CERTAIN BODILY CONDITIONS RESISTING PHTHISIS Natural Immunity of Man—Morbid Conditions resisting Tubercle — 'Venosity' — 'Cellular Plethora'—Blood Counts in Diseases resisting Phthisis—Condition of the Blood in Phthisis—Blood Counts in Phthisis—Preventive and Cura- tive Influence of ' Cellular Plethora'—Phagocytosis—Princi- ples of Feeding and Blood-making in Phthisis . . 39-58 ESSAY III THE PRINCIPLES OF SANATORIUM CONSTRUCTION Essentials of Sanatorium Construction—Site—General Plan— Details—General Management—Purity of Air—Shelter— Sunshine—Subsoil—Access—Grounds—Views—Objects of General Plan—Limitation of Area—Wards and Bedrooms— Terraces—Annexe—Exposure to Mid-winter Sun—Winter
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