so 



GASEOUS METABOLISM OF INFANTS. 



Table 23. — Results of observations on the gaseous exchange of infants — Continued. 

 [I, Very quiet, probably asleep; II, Slight movements, few in number; III, Some activity, but 

 generally quiet; IV, Moderately active; V, Distinctly active; VI, Very active, most or 

 all of the time.] 



'Calculated from the weight of carbon dioxide produced during the period. The preliminary 

 periods for all days are omitted in computing the minimum metabolism. See table 31, p. 142. 



J Last feeding was about 4 J hours before these observations, sterile water being given in place 

 of food at the next time of feeding. 



3 Last feedingVas about 19} hours before these observations. Sterile water was substituted 

 for food at subsequent times of feeding. 



'Last feeding was about 24 hours before these observations. Sterile water was given in place 

 of food at subsequent times of feeding. 



