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Page 94
... bowels . Character of food . CHAPTER VIII . PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT . It is well , if possible , to have the patient under observation some days before operation , in order that she may have a thorough physical examina- tion , and ...
... bowels . Character of food . CHAPTER VIII . PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT . It is well , if possible , to have the patient under observation some days before operation , in order that she may have a thorough physical examina- tion , and ...
Page 95
... bowel . As a rule the bowels act freely within a short time after this injection has been received . To prevent any possible irritation of the bowel a small quantity , as I gill of saline solution ( 1⁄2 teaspoonful of salt to I gill ...
... bowel . As a rule the bowels act freely within a short time after this injection has been received . To prevent any possible irritation of the bowel a small quantity , as I gill of saline solution ( 1⁄2 teaspoonful of salt to I gill ...
Page 117
... bowel , is excellent . Another stimulating injection is one consisting of 1 table- spoonful of whisky , and I of elixir of the valeri- anate of ammonia in about 1⁄2 pint of starch or rice- water . This helps to quiet nervous excitement ...
... bowel , is excellent . Another stimulating injection is one consisting of 1 table- spoonful of whisky , and I of elixir of the valeri- anate of ammonia in about 1⁄2 pint of starch or rice- water . This helps to quiet nervous excitement ...
Page 118
... bowels . An ordinary Davidson hand - ball syringe may be used as a siphon for the introduction of this enema from the cup containing it . Care should be taken to inject no air into the bowel . It is well to intro- duce a vaginal nozzle ...
... bowels . An ordinary Davidson hand - ball syringe may be used as a siphon for the introduction of this enema from the cup containing it . Care should be taken to inject no air into the bowel . It is well to intro- duce a vaginal nozzle ...
Page 119
... bowel . If the direction of the lower bowel is remembered by the nurse as first extending for a short distance toward the vagina and then inclining backward , there will be no difficulty experienced in introducing the nozzle without ...
... bowel . If the direction of the lower bowel is remembered by the nurse as first extending for a short distance toward the vagina and then inclining backward , there will be no difficulty experienced in introducing the nozzle without ...
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