Practical hydropathy, including plans of baths and remarks on diet, clothing and habits of . e at once understood thatit is most suitable for the irritable and in-flammatory habit, and least so for the re-laxed nervous constitution; that in thedry, irritated conditions of the mucousmembranes, with a parched state of theskin, it will prove beneficial; while in themorbid states of the same membranes, ac-companied with copious secretion, or whenthere exists a disposition to profuse dis-charges of any kind, it will prove many of those cases which are bene-fited by a temporary
Practical hydropathy, including plans of baths and remarks on diet, clothing and habits of . e at once understood thatit is most suitable for the irritable and in-flammatory habit, and least so for the re-laxed nervous constitution; that in thedry, irritated conditions of the mucousmembranes, with a parched state of theskin, it will prove beneficial; while in themorbid states of the same membranes, ac-companied with copious secretion, or whenthere exists a disposition to profuse dis-charges of any kind, it will prove many of those cases which are bene-fited by a temporary sojourn would be in-jured by a permanent residence in this dis-trict. The climate, indeed, possesses quali-ties of so marked a kind, that when itceases to do good, it genei-ally begins to doharm: hence it will seldom be prudent,much less advantageous, for the invalidwho has passed the winter and spring onthis coast, to prolong his residence throughthe summer: he will in general do well tobetake himself to a drier and more bracingair, especially if he intends to return thesucceeding winter. 241. THE READY METHOD IN SUSPENDED RESPIRATION INDROWNING, &c—BY DR. MARSHALL HALL. 1. Treat the patiently instantly, on the spot, in tJw open air, exposing the faceand chest to the breeze (except in severe weather.) /. To Clear the Throat— 2. Place the patient gently on the face, with one wrist nnder the forehead •\all fluids and the tongue then fall forwards, leaving the entrance to tlw windpipe FREE. J If there be breathing—wait and watch ; if not, or if it fail,— II.—To Excite Respiration— 3. Turn the patient well and instantly on nis side, and— 4. Excite the nostrils, the throat, &c, and dash cold water on the face, pre-viously rubbed warm. If there be no success, lose not a moment, but instantly,—III.—To Imitate Respiration— 5. Replace the patent on his face, raising and supporting the chest well on afolded coat or other article of dress; 6. Turn the body very gen
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