AND LECTURES I4I 
ete. As a rule everything passes off naturally and with 
but little outward signs of trouble aside from nervous pros- 
tration and a slight elevation of temperature and pulse. 
WHAT TO DO. 
Give absolute rest and watch patient closely. Give the 
following internally: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Potash Nitraterof 2" 3)... . 2 -OUtCces 
Sassafras Bark (Powdered). .. .2 ounces 
Gentian CPowdered) ...05 .°.°).. I outice 
Pilaxseed) Mealy ag 6 Se. 8 O1NEes 
Mix and give a tablespoonful 3 times a day. 
Puerperal Fever. 
This usually comes on about the second or third day 
after parturition, and is very fatal when neglected. 
HOW T.) KNOw IT. 
The organs become swollen, the temperature runs high, 
the pulse and respiration are rapid, the ears and legs are 
cold, the urine is Scouty and highly colored, the bowels 
are constipated and the secretiov of milk is suspended. 
WHAT TO DO. 
Protect the patient from exposure and see that the bow- 
els are kept well open. Wash out the womb with a so- 
lution of boric acid, (about an ounce to the quart of water) 
and use same fever preparation as in inflammation of the 
womb. | 
