Diseases of children for nurses . Fig. 116.—Model for the dressing shown in Fig. 117. The opening in the calicostrip A is for the head, so as to prevent slipping of the pasteboard splints (Friihwaldand Westcott). It is made of unbleached muslin, double thickness,a yard wide and cut long enough to reach from one sideof the bed to the other. It is attached to the frame of THERAPEUTICS 433 the bed on both sides and fastened securely enough tohold the child flat upon its back. Two armholes arecut at the proper level and distance apart and these. Fig. ii7«—Dressing to prevent scratching in eczema o
Diseases of children for nurses . Fig. 116.—Model for the dressing shown in Fig. 117. The opening in the calicostrip A is for the head, so as to prevent slipping of the pasteboard splints (Friihwaldand Westcott). It is made of unbleached muslin, double thickness,a yard wide and cut long enough to reach from one sideof the bed to the other. It is attached to the frame of THERAPEUTICS 433 the bed on both sides and fastened securely enough tohold the child flat upon its back. Two armholes arecut at the proper level and distance apart and these. Fig. ii7«—Dressing to prevent scratching in eczema of the head (Friihwald and Westcott). should be bound. A wad of cotton should protect theskin of the axillae from chafing. CUFFS Cuffs are necessary in children who have a tendency topick at their dressings or to scratch irritating lesions ofthe skin. Celluloid cuffs can be purchased which should bewell padded before being applied. 2% 434 DISEASES OF CHILDREN FOR NURSES Pasteboard cuffs are made by cutting stiff pasteboardof sufficient length to extend from the armpit, or axilla, tothe wrist, and wide enough to encircle the arm. Theyshould be well padded with cotton and held in place bya bandage (see Fig. 117). This form of dressing pre-vents the child from bending the elbow. MASKS Masks are useful in the treatment of skin diseases ofthe face. They are made so as to cover completely thehead and face, small apertures being cut for the eyes,nose, and mouth. It is the only means by which applica-tions to the face can be properly appli
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