Practical hints on district nursing / by Amy Hughes.

  • Hughes, Amy.
Date:
1898
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Credit: Practical hints on district nursing / by Amy Hughes. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    measured drachm of liquid extract of ergot in the minim glass, and one ounce of water in the medicine glass. Adviinistration of Ergot. It should be an invariable rule that, except by- direct order of a doctor, ergot is never administered duringzxiy stage of labour, only after the termina- tion of the third stage. It is a moot point whether it is necessary even then, but most certainly no midwife should administer it before. During the third stage, the receiver will be found convenient to save soiling the bed, etc., more than is unavoidable. It should be carefully washed and placed in disinfectant before use. It is a wise precaution to wring out the napkins intended for the mother in 1-500 perchloride and dry them before use. Care of Perin(2um. If, in spite of every precaution, a tear ensues in the perinaeum, a doctor must be sent for without delay, and the wound dressed according to his instructions. The patient's knees are usually tied together for some days, and she should be directed to turn on her face to micturate, if the catheter is not ordered. Use of Catheter. The regular use of the catheter for any case