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small portion of the surface being exposed to the 

 air at a time. Some Condy's fluid may be mixed 

 with the warm or tepid water that is used. Rose 

 water or camphor water, or water with a little eau-de- 

 cologne mixed with it is preferred by some. Very 

 dilute hydrochloric acid has been used, and water 

 with one or two per cent, of carbolic acid may be 

 employed when requisite. The skin on the prominent 

 parts may be moistened from time to time by a little 

 diluted spirit, and if the patient is very thin, it is a 

 good plan to apply collodion and castor oil every 

 second or third day, even though there is no threaten- 

 ing of a bed-sore. This application strengthens the 

 cuticle, and I believe by its use we are often able 

 entirely to prevent the occurrence of this painful and 

 distressing complication. 



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