DISEASES OF WOMEN, 453 
‘says it was only eradicated by the ward being emptied, 
disinfected, newly painted, ventilated, &c. After this there 
was freedom from it as before. When it originates in the 
individual, it is generally believed that the cause is absorption 
of dead matter The blood orlochial discharge being stopped 
confirms this view. It follows after what are termed bad 
confinements, especially when instruments and great force 
have been used. These, with a certain amount of predis- 
position and bad sanitary surroundings, may be assumed as the 
causes of this dangerous fever, which resemble typhoid. 
Prevention : If our readers will turn to page 270, and read Dr. 
Skelton’s rules, to be observed during pregnancy and delivery, 
we are certain there would not be so many cases of puerperal 
fever. Dr. Coffin, who was a little too rough on regulars, 
blames them for most of this trouble. Giving ergot of rye and 
physic, he condemns as being a cause. His treatment is very 
simple, and facts prove it to have been most successful. An 
infusion of— 
ETUIABAYY id 6. anereee P fee Ant padtbeds teed 4 w de EEC Gre 
Batbatvs ork ash scbesthoercs seetch trastes os Half ounce. 
Ground Ivy .....s-.. A PE Pa A . Half ounce. 
pS TN INTON 5 pane Doak en Re ee ft! Jap, Half ounce. 
IRS PDEULY ICR VES. ites ce oho to area Half ounce. 
Steeped in three pints of boiling water ; strain, add 
AVENE ey. npn ain sete ce ties ..». Half teaspoonful. 
Powdered Gum Myrrh .......... Half ounce. 
‘Give a tablespoonful every three hours; a hot brick to the 
feet with the usual cloths. A strong tea of raspberry leaves and 
white lily root powder ; to a cupful of which add— 
CAVENBE Tc on css soevessss ELalf teaspoonful. 
Valerian, in powder ............ Half teaspoonful. 
| Verein fists did) pan ebranouner ewe rawr Te S A teaspoonful. 
‘Give this as an injection. Ifthe pressure on the womb, the 
rapid pulse, the dry hot skin, do not disappear, give a 
Jobelia emetic in the usual way, and repeat it if necessary. 
This treatment is safe, as it is simple. We will give a case 
