l. Raise by means of pillows the end of the rubber
trough that lies toward the middle of the bed, in order to prevent water
from running into the bed or collecting under the patient's head. Let
the other end of the rubber extend over the edge of the bed down into
the slop jar or foot tub, which may be placed on a chair or stool. Then
wash the hair and scalp with the soap solution, and rinse them
thoroughly with water from the large jug. Squeeze as much water as
possible from the hair, remove the rubber and substitute a heavy bath
towel, and rub and fan the hair until dry. A shampoo in bed is tiring.
Do not attempt it unless the patient is strong enough to stand not only
the shampoo itself, but also a complete change of bed clothing, which
will almost certainly be necessary if the attendant has been careless or
clumsy in the slightest degree.

HOT FOOT BATHS properly speaking are medical treatment, but they are
taken by many persons to relieve colds, headache, or insomnia. Let the
patient sit, well wrapped, with her feet in water at about 105 deg., and
then increase the temperature gradually by adding hotter water. Take
care to add hot water slowly and not to pour it directly upon the
patient's feet or ankles; otherwise she may be scalded. Mustard may be
added to the bath water in the proportion of one tablespoonful of
mustard to each gallon of water. If mustard is to be used make it into a
smooth paste with cold water, thin the paste with warm water, and when
thin enough to pour easily add it to the bath water and stir well. The
bath may continue for 10 to 20 minutes, and the feet should be dried
afterward without friction. The patient should go to bed at once; she
should not wander about, clearing away her foot bath, doing forgotten
things, getting herself chilled, and losing all the good effects.

A foot bath may be given easily to a patient in bed. Bring to the
bedside a blanket, a towel, the tub filled with water, and something
with which to protect the bed; this may be a rubber sheet, bath towel,
old blanket folded, or several thick clean newspapers. Loosen the upper
covers at the foot of the bed, fold them back above the patient's knees,
and cover her legs and feet with the extra blanket making it overlap the
bed clothing so that it will not slip. Flex the patient's knees, put the
bed protector under her feet, place the tub on the side of the bed,
raise the legs and feet with one hand and arm, and slide the tub in