SUMMARY AND REVIEW. 



carbolic acid five per cent (5%) solution, or 



other good solution. Wipe dry and hang out 



in the fresh air and sunlight to remove any 



odor than that of rubber. Sheeting with the 



rubber preparation on either side (reversible), 



is the best and safest in nursing communicable 



diseases. The disinfecting can be more Rubbw*'* 



thoroughly accomplished, and the sheets look Sheeting. 



safe. This sheeting makes a good covering 



for all vessels used for evacuations, etc., to be 



disinfected. 



SUMMARY OF CHAPTER VI. 



Bacteria in surgery. Cases in which they 

 are found. 



Sepsis, its cause, the germ found in sepsis. 

 Why there should be no cases of sepsis in the 

 present age. Why sepsis is so much to be 

 dreaded. 



The "everlasting and eternal vigilance" 

 necessary in surgical work and nursing. The 

 dangers to be guarded against. What may 

 come of blunders in surgery and in obstetrics. 



Responsibility recognized by most surgeons 

 as too great to be trifled with. 



The nurse's responsibility should be ever 

 uppermost in her thoughts. 



Sterilization. Disinfection. Antiseptics. 

 Germicides. Deodorants. 

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