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J.H. Kellogg, M.D., Formulas

FEVER DISEASES (ACUTE): COMPLICATIONS-This section deals with a number of complications that commonly arise during febrile (fever) disorders.

GASTRITIS-Fomentation every 3 hours, followed in intervals between by Heating Compress at 600 F., to be changed every 30 minutes.

ENTERCOLITIS-Large Hot Enema (l000F.), followed by Neutral Enema (960 F.) after each bowel movement. Fomentation to abdomen every 3 hours. Heating Compress at 600 F. during intervals in between, changed every 30 minutes.

PERITONITIS-Hot Enema 3 times daily; Fomentation every 3 hours; Heating Compress at 600 F. during the intervals between, changing every 30 minutes.

PERICARDITIS and ENDOCARDITIS-Fomentation for 30 minutes every hour, followed by Ice Bag or Cold Compress, to be removed for 5 minutes every 15 minutes. Hot Hip and Leg Pack if extremities are cold. Cold Mitten Friction to maintain surface circulation.

PHLEBITIS, ARTHRITIS-Hot Blanket Pack followed by Cold Mitten Friction, carefully avoiding the affected part, or Hot Pack to affected limb 15 minutes every 3 hours. The Hot application should be followed by the Heating Compress which is changed after the next hot application, and retained during the interval between.

LARYNGITIS-Steam Inhalation; Fomentation to throat every 3 hours with Heating Compress during the interval in between, renewed every 15 minutes at first, later once an hour. Derivative applications to legs, Hot Foot Baths, Hot Leg Packs, Heating Leg Pack. Repeat 3-4 times daily. Fomentation for 15 minutes every 3 hours, with well-protected Heating Compress between, changing once an hour. Derivative treatment to lower extremities. Steam Inhalation 15 minutes every hour.

BRONCHOPNEUMONIA-Fomentation to chest every 2 hours, Heating Compress at 600 F., during the interval in between, changing every 30 minutes; Hot Blanket Pack for 15 minutes, followed by Heating or Sweating Wet Sheet Pack, 1-3 applications each 24 hours.

PLEURISY-Fomentation every 15 minutes until pain is relieved. Repeat every 3 hours; well-protected Heating Compress during the interval between. Tight bandage about chest, if needed to control pain.

NEPHRITIS, ALBUMINURIA-Hot Blanket Pack for 30- 60 minutes 2-3 times in 24 hours. Follow by Cold Friction. Protect the surface and maintain vigorous surface circulation. Large Enema 3 times a day; copious water drinking; Fomentation to lower back region every 4 hours for 30 minutes, followed by Heating Compress during interim between; Ice Bag over lower sternum.

EDEMA-The same treatment as for Nephritis, Albuminuria, just above, with the addition of the Cold Compress over the heart for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

DELIRIUM-Ice Cap; Ice Collar; Heating Wet Sheet Pack continued 1-2 hours. Prolonged Tepid or Neutral Bath.

PARALYSIS-Ice Cap, ice to spine; alternate with Fomentation for 3 minutes every 15 minutes, repeating 4 times. Repeat every 4 hours.

CONVULSIONS-Ice Cap; ice to spine; Hot Hip and Leg Pack. Hot Full Bath 1050 F., 5-8 minutes, with ice to head and neck.

ABSCESS-Fomentation for 15 minutes every 2 hours; Heating Compress at 600 F. during the interval between. Renew every 15-30 minutes.

VISCERAL INFLAMMATION-Large hot Fomentation over inflamed part for 15 minutes every 2 hours. During the interval between, Heating Compress at 600 F., renewed every 15 minutes during the acute stage. Later, Fomentation 3 times a day, with continuous Heating Compress during intervals between.

THREATENED GANGRENE-Alternate Compress every 3 hours, Heating Compress or dry heat during the intervals between.

TYPHOID STATE-Aseptic diet; copious water drinking; Neutral Enema at 950 F. daily; prolonged Neutral or Tepid Bath; Graduated Bath.

-Also see "Fever."

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