MUMPS TREATMENT

MUMPS
Is an acute communicable viral disease with a painful enlargement of the salivary glands, frequently invading the meninges.

Water Treatment:
1. Cold compress directly on the swollen salivary gland for 30 minutes, 3 times a day
2. Ice pack on the swollen glands for 30 minutes, 3 times a day. Apply ice pack over the salivary glands, just below the ears.
3. Fever sponge bath for fever.
4. Cold compress on their forehead for headache and fever.
5. Complete bed rest, especially for male adults. Sterility is one of the complications of mumps in male adults.

STEAM INHALATION PROCEDURE

STEAM INHALATION
Inhalation of warm, moist air into the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.

Effects:
1. Relieves inflammation and congestion of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.
2. Relieves irritation (throat tickle) by moistening the air.
3. Loosens secretions and stimulates expectoration.
4. Relieves spasmodic breathing.
5. Relaxes muscles and thus relieves coughing.
6. Prevents excessive dryness of the mucous membranes.

Things Needed:
1. Boiling water in a kettle with spout. An empty juice can may serve the purpose.
2. Hot plate of gas stove or local stove using charcoal.
3. Vicks Vaporub ointment or tincture of Benzoin or Camphor oil for good smelling sensation.
4. Old newspaper.
5. Umbrella.
6. Sheets.
7. Paper Bag

Procedure:
1. Fill kettle with water just below the level of the spout, and bring the water to boiling point. Add 1 tsp of medication (Vicks or Benzoin) into the boiling water.
2. Carry the stove and the kettle with caution near the bedside of the patient, if the patient is unable to stand or sit on the chair.
3. If croup tent is indicated, open an umbrella over the head of the patient and cover it with a sheet to form a tent.
4. With the newspaper make a cylindrical tube direct to the steam into the tent away from the patient’s face.
5. If the patient is able to sit on the chair, he may sit near the stove in the kitchen. With the cylindrical tube of paper the steam is directed into the patient’s face for inhalation.
6. Treatment time: 30 minutes to one hour, morning and evening, as tolerated.

Precautions:
1. Avoid all risks of burning.
2. Avoid drafts during time of treatment. Close windows near the patient.
3. Extra care must be observed when giving treatment to children and restless patients to avoid scalding.

WATER THERAPY FOR FIRE BURNS

BURNS
A burn is an injury on the skin and flesh resulting from application of heat, radiation, friction and electricity.

Water Treatments:

1. Soak burn area in cold water immediately. Soak for 10 minutes to relieve the pain.
2. If there are blisters, do not puncture the blisters. Cover the burn area with a clean piece of cloth. Iron cloth before using it to cover the burn area.
3. If the burn involves a large area of the body, bring the patient to the nearest hospital. Do not do anything to the patient. Let him lie down and cover him with clean sheet to keep him warm.
4. If the burn area is small, soak in warm water salt solution for 20 minutes after 24 hours. Formula for warm water salt solution: ½ cup of salt in a basin of water, or ½ cup of pail of water. Soak once a day for 3 days or until burn dries up.

HOW TO DEAL WITH ATHLETE'S FOOT

ATHLETE’S FOOT
Athlete’s foot (dermatophytosis) is an eruption on the skin characterized by the formation of itchy small vesicles with cracking and scaling on the hands and feet, especially between the toes.

Preventive Measures:

1. Keep feet and toes always clean and dry.
2. Always wear clean and dry socks and shoes.
3. Don’t wear other’s slippers, sneakers, socks and shoes. Don’t let others wear your footwear.
4. Don’t go barefoot in the bathrooms. Wear your own rubber slippers in public bathrooms, swimming pools and riverbeds.
5. If your feet are infected, put your slippers and shoes under the sun for an hour every day for one whole week when it is not use.

HOW TO TREAT ABSCESS AND BOILS WITH THE USE OF WATER

ABSCESSESS AND BOILS
An abscess is the center of a suppuration or pus collected within a tissue. A boil is a furuncle. Boils and abscess are characterized by pain, heat and swelling.

Water Treatment:
1. Hot compress for 30 minutes, 2 times a day until the abscess or boil has ripened.
2. Hot seat bath for 30 minutes, 2 times a day if the abscess or boil is on or around the rectal area.

HOW DO PERFORM COLD SPONGE BATH

Cold Sponge Bath: is used in cases where the skin is dry and hot. Cold water is used for sponge bath but in case where skin is burning hot, ice cubes may be put on water. Avoid chilling the patient. A cold compress on the forehead or armpits may be placed while the sponge is being done. Chilling with shivering will cause the temperature to rise. Sponge may be repeated and prolonged until the desired effects are obtained, or until the fever goes down.

Procedure:
a. Remove clothing and cover patient with sheet or blanket. Place cold compress on the forehead or the armpits. Renew compress as often as you can.
b. Sponge on one part, in the same order as the hot sponge bath. Friction is used to bring blood to the surface and to increase the rate of circulation to hasten the cooling process. The skin may be left slightly moist, fan lightly with towel until the skin is dry. Evaporation lowers body temperature. Hot lemonade may be given.

HOW TO PERFORM ENEMA PROCEDURE

ENEMA
The introduction of mater into the colon to stimulate bowel activity and to cleanse the bowels.

Effects:
1. Stimulate peristalsis or bowel activity.
2. Cleanses the colon, usually done before test and x-rays of the colon or any of the abdominal organs.
3. Relieves gas pain.

Things needed:
1. Enema can be with tubing or rectal tip.
2. Lubricant (oil or mild soap)
3. Toilet paper.
4. Plastic sheet or old newspaper.
5. Salt-1 tablespoon for a liter or about 4 cups of water.
6. Towels.
7. Bedpan if patient is unable to go to the toilet.
8. Bedside commode.

Procedure:
1. Enema can be given in bed or in padded floor if bedroom is far from the toilet bowl.
2. Give privacy to the patient if done outside of the bedroom.
3. Place the plastic sheet or newspaper under the patient’s buttocks.
4. Turn the patient on the left side with knees flexed. Cover the patient, exposing only the rectal area.
5. Fill up the enema can with warm water, and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Allow the solution to flow through the tubing to remove the air before inserting the rectal tip.
6. Lubricate the rectal tip with oil or mild soap to make it easy to insert.
7. Insert lubricated rectal tip into the rectum allowing the water to flow slowly into the colon. The height of the can should only be 11/2 feet or 18 inches from the patient’s rectum.
8. Control the rate and pressure of the solution going into the rectum raising and lowering the enema can slowly. If the patient complains of a desire to expel the fluid, stop the flow for a few seconds by pinching the tubing and let the patient open his mouth. Let him breathe through the mouth and relax.
9. As much as possible let him hold all the solution in as long as he can before expelling the water.
10. Remove the enema tip slowly and wrap it with tissue paper. Assist patient in the toilet or give a bedpan if unable to go to the toilet bowl.
11. Observe the return flow for the effect of the enema.
12. Repeat procedure until all solution is gone or until the return flow is clear.
13. Wash and dry patient and make him comfortable. Observe patient’s condition and reaction.
14. Clean up the area, wash and boil the enema can, tubing and rectal tip before putting it away. Be sure the rubber tubing is dry before keeping it.

Precaution:
Enemas should not be given freely. Unless indicated and ordered by the physician, it will do more harm than good.

HERBAL TREATMENT FOR BLEEDING WOUND

Herbal Medication for mild Bleeding:

1. Young Banana leaves. Pound the young leaves until soft and juicy. Drop the juice over the wound. Apply with pressure on the pounded leaves over the wound. Bandage snugly but not too tight. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes, bring the patient to the nearest hospital or clinic for proper treatment.

2. Mayana Leaves. Wash the young leaves. Crush and extract the juice from the leaves. Drop few drops of the juice directly on the wound. Apply the crushed leaves as poultice. Bandage snugly but not too tightly to interfere with circulation

FIRST AID TREATMENT OF A BLEEDING WOUND

BLEEDING WOUND
Wounds are cut or break in the skin and fresh resulting from injury.

First Aid
Get a piece of clean cloth and apply pressure directly over the wound for 10 minutes. If the bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes of manual pressure, reinforce the cloth with a thicker piece of material and apply more pressure over the wound. Bandage snugly but not too tight. Let patient lie down and bring him immediately to the nearest hospital or clinic if wound is big and will need suturing. Observe for numbness and discoloration of the toes and fingers. If there is numbness and discoloration of the toes and fingers, the bandage is too tight. Loosen but don’t remove.

TREATMENT FOR BEE AND WASP STINGS

Bee and wasp stings can be very painful; the pain could last for several days.

Herbal medications:

1. Immediately rub the area that was sting with vinegar or lemonade juice until the paid subsides.

2. Rub sting area with any wet bath soap. Don’t rinse the soap with water; leave it on until dry.

3. Rub the sting area with moist baking soda for 5 minutes. Repeat after 2 hours if still itchy and painful.

HOW TO PERFORM SALINE SPONGE BATH

Saline Sponge Bath: is given to patient who is inactive and sleeps most of the time. Saline or salt bath has a mild tonic or stimulating effect. It makes the patient active water temperature should be 96-100F or a little bit warmer than the tepid sponge. Sponge with friction and repeat till desired effect is obtained.

Procedure:
a. Sponge in the same manner as the cold sponge bath.

HOW TO PERFORM TEPID SPONGE BATH

Tepid sponge bath: is given to restless and very tense patients with fever. It has sedative effect, relaxing the patient. Water temperature is 94-98 F or comfortably warm if tested with the elbow. This time should be no friction or rubbing of the skin. Sponge and dry skin very gently with very little rubbing. Prolong the treatment for relaxing effect and allow more evaporation.

Procedure:
a. Remove clothing and cover patient with sheet or blanket. Room should be quiet and dim. No glaring lights.
b. Sponge one part at a time, in the same manner as the hot sponge bath. Dry patient well with very gentle rub. A gentle alcohol rub on the back may be given after the sponge.

MEDICAL SPONGE BATH

Definition:
A sponge bath given to a person with fever.

Effects:
1. Reduces fever or lower body temperature
2. Sedative effects.
Things needed:
1. Basin of water – temperature as needed.
2. Sheet or blanket to cover patient.
3. Two bath towels.
4. One face towel or washcloth.
5. Ice cubes as indicated
6. Alcohol

Hot Sponge Bath: is given to patients with very high fever but whose skin of the legs and arms are cold. Water for hot sponge bath should be as hot as can be tolerated. The sponge bath should be done fast and with friction to encourage blood to surface. The sponge may be repeated after 1 or 2 hours if the fever persists.

Procedure:
a. Make the patient comfortable. Remove clothing and cover with cover with sheet or blanket. Close windows to avoid drafts.
b. Protect the bed with towels as each part is being sponged. Put one bath towel across the chest and sponge the face, ears and neck. Dry the areas that had been sponged with the towel across the chest.
c. Sponge on part at a time in the following order: arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet, and back. For the arm or leg. Spread the towel under the whole length of the arm or leg while it is being sponged. Rub skin briefly with face towel to draw blood to the surface. Dry each part after the sponge to avoid chilling. Be sure that the patient is dry before replacing clothing and covers. Hot drinks (lemonade juice) can be offered to encourage perspiration.