DISEASES OF THE NEWLY-BORN. 339 



Diseases of the JVewly-Bom. 



Hspbixia. 



This is generally due to interrupted circulation in the um- 

 bilical cord, from pressure on it in the passing of the foetus 

 through the pelvis. 



Clean any ?ocretion from round the nostrils; close the mouth 

 and blow into the nostrils; should respiration be established, give 

 a stimulant, or pour a few drops of brandy into the nostrils, place 

 the lamb where it will be kept warm. 



Bleeding from the CCmbtUcus— dmbilical Racmorrbapfc. 



This comes, as a rule, from the cord being severed too close 

 to the body. The application of styptics or astringents, such as 

 nitrate of silver, or tannic acid, will as a rule, correct this condi- 

 tion. 



Inflammation of tbe Umbilical Cord— Navel III. 



This is a very serious and fatal affection, appearing to be of 

 specific origin. It fir?t appears as inflammation of the umbilical 

 vein, but rapidly spreads to the adjoining tissiTes, t'^rminating in 

 systemic blood-poisoning. 



This disease generally runs a malignant course, the inflam- 

 mation rarely being confined to the umbilical vein. A clot forms 

 at the umbilicus, which causes suppuration and the forming of a 

 pervious opening or fistula. The inflammation ascend- the um- 

 bilical vein, as the clot enlarges and ascends, until the whole 

 course of the vein as high up as the liver becomes affected, the 

 trouble extending frequently to the portal and hepatic veins. 



SjTnptoms. 

 The umbilical cord, instead of drying and withering up 

 after birth of the lamb, remains moist and commences to swell, 

 projecting from the navel slightly, feeling hard and unyielding. 



