Inhaling. 



BACTERIOLOGY IN A NUTSHELL 



old muslin, to prevent the escape of the gas. 

 Paste paper over openings of grates or regis- 

 ters, key holes and speaking tubes. Place an 

 agate-ware, or other metal basin or tub, half- 

 Mled with boiling water upon a firm foundation 

 made of several bricks built near the center of 

 the apartment. Moisture is always necessary 

 during the process of fumigation when using 

 sulphur dioxide. Have the required amount of 

 sulphur on top of some paper in an iron kettle 

 sitting in the basin or tub of water. Pour over 

 the sulphur a few ounces of alcohol. Set fire 

 to the outer edge of the paper and leave the 

 Danger from room quickly, as the fumes of gas from sulphur 



are dangerous to inspire.* Close and lock 

 the door, and place a thick rug over any 

 crevice that may be at the bottom. Keep the 

 room closed for twenty-four hours, then open 

 up the doors and windows and ventilate 

 thoroughly. Floors, woodwork, etc., should 

 then be cleansed thoroughly with soap and 

 water and all dust wiped up with a cloth wrung 

 out of carbolic acid solution ( 5 % ) five per cent. 



FORMALDEHYDE FUMIGATION. 



of Formaldehyde is more reliable for f umiga- 



^^- tion than sulphur. It is a gas made by burning 



* The writer remembers an instance in which a nurse 

 was almost suffocated by_ inhaling sulphur gas. She 

 thoughtlessly stepped back into the room for a forgotten 

 article, and was almost overcome when rescued. 

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