. The practice of pediatrics. ay be omittedor counteracted by a laxa-tive. Ordinarily treatmentneed not be continuedmore than two or threedays. In case the attackis mild, the Dovers pow-der should be omitted. Cold Compresses.—Inthe treatment of olderchildren the applicationof a cold compress to thethroat is a valuable localmeasure. A napkin orpiece of old linen so foldedthat there are at least six thicknesses of the material, should be moistened with cold water at 60°F., wrung thoroughly, and placed against the neck, under the jaw, so asto extend from ear to ear. Over this should be placed a p
. The practice of pediatrics. ay be omittedor counteracted by a laxa-tive. Ordinarily treatmentneed not be continuedmore than two or threedays. In case the attackis mild, the Dovers pow-der should be omitted. Cold Compresses.—Inthe treatment of olderchildren the applicationof a cold compress to thethroat is a valuable localmeasure. A napkin orpiece of old linen so foldedthat there are at least six thicknesses of the material, should be moistened with cold water at 60°F., wrung thoroughly, and placed against the neck, under the jaw, so asto extend from ear to ear. Over this should be placed a piece of oiledsilk or rubber tissue held in position by a strip of thin muslin orcheese-cloth, which should be brought together at the ends and fas-tened at the top of the head. The compress should be changed everythirty minutes. In the management of very young children this meas-ure is rarely satisfactory, for the reason that it is difficult to force thechild to allow the bandage to remain in place. The practice of placing. Fig. 26.—The Holt croup kettle. 288 THE PRACTICE OF PEDIATRICS the compress around the neck, as is often done, is of no value, as thedressing does not even overlie the diseased parts. Steam Inhalations.—Steam inhalations are effective only when thepatient is kept in an inclosed space. Steam diffused throughout theroom is of little or no service. The easiest and most practical place forthe child is in its crib, which should be covered with a sheet. An openumbrella may be substituted when a crib is not available. Under theumbrella, which rests upon the bed, lies the child, and covering all is asheet pinned to the umbrella. If preferred, the open umbrella, drapedas before, may be placed over the baby-carriage. Any means orapparatus is adequate which will furnish steam and conduct it to theinclosed space. The Holt croup kettle (Fig. 26) when obtainable isalways to be used. The steaming may be continued for hours. Thesheet should be removed occasionally fo
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