Edema of Extremities.

Where edema of legs resisted all measures, especially where incision not permitted, good reuslts obtained from local used of hypertonic saline solutions—25 to 50 gm. (3/4 to 1 1/2 ounces) of sodium chloride to 1 liter (quart) of distileed water. Soak gauze compresses lightly in this, wrap around legs, and cover with thick layer of absorbent cotton, held in place by bandages. Leave dressing on overnight. Equally good results in edemas due to broken compensation, Bright's disease, etc.—Patault.

A Song of Asepsis.

Oh, I love full well the green soap's smell, And the steaming tray's hot breath—As the wild turmoil Of the bubbling boil Sing the song of the microbe's death! Oh, I love the rush of the scrubbing brush Upon the reddened skin, As the ether's fume Fills the room, And the word is passed, "Begin!" Oh, I love the feel of the glist'ning steel Still hot from the cleansing fire, And the blade's as bright As the rays of light From the incadescent wire. Oh, I love full well the green soap's smell, And the steaming tray's hot breath—As the wild turmoil Of the bubbling boil Sings the song of the microbe's death! —J. Lee Hagadorn; So. Cal. Pract.

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