SPONGING TO REDUCE TEMPERATURE.
| Articles needed: | |
|---|---|
| 2 blankets. | Basin of ice. |
| 3 towels. | Basin of warm water. |
| Rubber and towel for head. | Compresses or ice-cap for head. |
Place patient between blankets. Rubber and towel under head. Towel across loins. Wash face and apply cold compress to head. Sponge chest, arms, legs, and back with warm water. Cool water and sponge chest. Apply cold compress across chest. Turn patient on side. Sponge arms, leaving upper part of body exposed. Fold blanket up and sponge back. Change compresses frequently. Give plenty of water to drink. Continue sponging from 20 to 30 minutes. Rub with alcohol and put patient to bed. Take pulse and temperature half-hour after sponging.