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.