TUBBING.
| Articles needed: | |
|---|---|
| 1 long rubber sheet. | 1 sea sponge. |
| 2 blankets. | 2 pails. |
| 1 tubbing sheet. | Basin of ice. |
| 1 towel. | Siphon. |
| 2 compresses or ice-cap. | Piece of rubber tubing. |
| 1 bath towel. | |
Place under patient: One blanket covered with long rubber sheet, then with tubbing sheet, over which place muslin sheet widthwise. Place towel over loins. Bring sheet up around patient, tubbing sheet rolled in from sides and tied to the four corners of the bed. Use four pails of tepid water, gradually cool to 60° or 70° F. Apply friction most of the time. Compresses to head. Give water freely. Leave feet out of water. Turn patient and use friction on back once while in and before taking out. Take pulse frequently. Leave patient in pack 20 minutes. Turn patient and remove water with siphon and sea sponge. Lower patient, removing tubbing and wet sheet, leaving patient between blankets with hot-water can at feet. Take temperature half-hour after removal. Give alcohol rub and make bed.