Epidemics; how to meet them . Taking the Pulse surface just below the root of the thumb and next tothe tendon which goes to the thumb. The normal pulseranges from 70 to 80 beats a minute. It is more rapidin the very young; slower in the aged. The Respiration The respiration should run about 18 to 20 a minute,and should be taken by watching the chest rise and fallat a time when the patient is not aware of it. 126 Epidemics: Hoiv to Meet Them Ready for Night In getting ready for the night see that the hands andface are washed, the hair tidied, and the bed made freefrom crumbs and wrinkles. Rub t
Epidemics; how to meet them . Taking the Pulse surface just below the root of the thumb and next tothe tendon which goes to the thumb. The normal pulseranges from 70 to 80 beats a minute. It is more rapidin the very young; slower in the aged. The Respiration The respiration should run about 18 to 20 a minute,and should be taken by watching the chest rise and fallat a time when the patient is not aware of it. 126 Epidemics: Hoiv to Meet Them Ready for Night In getting ready for the night see that the hands andface are washed, the hair tidied, and the bed made freefrom crumbs and wrinkles. Rub the back and smooththe gown under the back. Place a fresh pillow, see thatthe call bell is at hand, adjust the window and shades,and set plants and flowers outside. Attention to theselittle things will do very much toward giving the patienta comfortable, restful THE LAWS OF HEALTH In this little book we have been able to considerbriefly only a few of the common diseases and theirprevention and treatment. There are many ways ofbeing sick, but the essentials of health are compara-tively few. If one would keep well and maintain effi-ciency for lifes service, he should study the generalprinciples of health and apply them intelligently tohimself. The laws of health are natural laws. These laws areestablished by the Creator, in whom we live and moveand have our being. The medical world recognizes thatthe real source of health is outside medicinal treatment;that health is subject to laws, with which physicians andpatients may co-operate, but which they are unable tocontrol. One should do his utmost to conform to thelaws of health. Violation of these laws often bringsswift retribution upon the offender. In general, the essentials of health are pure air, purewater, sunlight, wholesome food, proper clothing, exer-cise, and rest. In making use of these
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