Rules and regulations governing maternity hospitals and homes ... September, 1922

by California. State Board of Charities and Corrections

2. At least three pitchers.

3. Two basins.

4. Two tubs or large basins for resuscitation.

5. One pail for waste material.

6. Ample supply of sterile dressings, towels, leggings, sheets.

7. Two nail brushes for doctor’s use only; should be boiled before and after using and kept in a weak solution of bichloride of mercury, or lysol, in a glass jar.

8. All linen should be marked and kept separate for patients.

9. Wooden blocks 4 and 6 inches high shall be provided for use in case of hemorrhage, where surgical bed is not in use.

10. At the time of delivery plenty of hot and cold sterile water (boiled for 20 minutes).

11. Facilities for sterilizing instruments shall be provided.