Handbook for attendants on the insane.

Date:
1908
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: Handbook for attendants on the insane. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    NOTE. — Throughout this book the terms ‘nurse’ and ‘ atten- dant ’ are used as equivalent and interchangeable. References to patients and staff must be taken to apply to both sexes, except in those passages where, as shown by the context, a par- ticular sex is under consideration. CONTENTS BOOK I SECTION I ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PAGES Introduction. Materials of the Body Structure : Skin and its functions—Fat and its functions-—Muscle and its functions—Bone and its functions. Framework and Movements of the Body : The Skull—Spinal column— Bibs — Upper limb — Lower limb — Joints— Muscles. Structure and Uses of Various Parts and Organs of the Body : Circulatory system—Respiratory system— Alimentary system—Excretory system—Ductless glands. General Observations : Temperature of the body—Sleep —Weight—Waste and repair - - - 1-41 SECTION II GENERAL HYGIENE AND CAUSATION OF DISEASE Food-supply : Classes of food—Dietary requirements—Food- materials. Water-supply : Quantity required. Ven- tilation and Warming : Fresh air : Its composition and movements—Fires and methods of heating—Influence of wind. Clothing : Suitable materials—Their values. Exercise : Its beneficial effects - - - 42-50
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