essive perspiration. Rubber
air pillows are a convenience in traveling and add much to the comfort
of a patient when he first goes out in a carriage or motor car, but air
pillows are not sufficiently durable for general use.

If a pillow tick becomes soiled, the feathers may be transferred to a
clean tick by making an opening about six inches long in the end of each
pillow, sewing the ticks together, and then shaking the feathers from
one tick to the other. The soiled tick can then be washed. If the
feathers themselves have become soiled they should be renovated by a
cleaner. Pillows, like mattresses, should be frequently brushed, sunned,
and aired. They should not be held in the mouth while a clean
pillow-case is adjusted.

PROTECTION OF THE MATTRESS AND PILLOWS.--In all cases of sickness the
mattress must be adequately protected. Neglect is inexcusable and may
cause expense and trouble as well as discomfort to the patient.

The following may be used to protect the mattress or pillows: large
quilted pads, small pads of cotton batting covered with old muslin or
cheese cloth, slip covers for the mattress, rubber sheets and
pillow-cases, old blankets and quilts that may be washed easily. Heavy
wrapping paper, builders' paper, and newspapers serve well in
emergencies, or for a short time.

RUBBER SHEETS AND PILLOW-CASES.--Soft rubber cloth, single or double
faced, is most frequently used when it is necessary to protect the bed
from discharges. It may be purchased by the yard. Rubber sheets should
not be used unless they are really necessary. They are hot and
uncomfortable, and increase the tendency to perspire. When used, a
rubber sheet should be 1 yard wide or wide enough to reach from the
lower edge of the pillows down to the patient's knees, and long enough
so that it can be tucked in securely on both sides of the bed. Rubber
sheets may be cleaned by laying them on a flat surface and washing on
both sides with soap and water, using a small brush if necessary. After
rinsing they should be wiped, and when thoroughly dry they should be
rolled rather than folded, to prevent the rubber from breaking.

Rubber pillow-cases are used for a patient who perspires profusely, or
who has a discharge of any kind from the head or neck, and also when
substances which may wet or stain the pillow are applied to the head.
They should be put on next to the pillow, securely fastened with tapes,
snap hooks, or buttons, and covered with t