ll fevers of short
duration then, the treatment is directed with the following points in
mind: (1) relieving the cause, (2) preventing gastro-intestinal
disturbances, (3) saving the heart, kidneys, etc., extra strain.

~Dietetic Treatment.~--In doing this the diet is so formulated as to
meet the above-mentioned conditions, and fluids seem the best form in
which food can be given to bring about the desired results. The
quantity of fluids should be small and the intervals between feedings
short. Two-hour intervals seem best in the beginning. These intervals
are lengthened as the fever decreases and the amount of food at each
feeding increased. When convalescence is established, semi-solid, soft
or convalescent diet may replace the fluids and the patient gradually
brought back to a normal diet.

~Fluid Diet.~--The following foods constitute a fluid diet: milk,
whole milk, plain, peptonized, or albumenized, buttermilk, koumiss,
malted milk, milk shake, milk punch, cream, whey; fruit beverages,
plain, albumenized, or mixed with whole raw egg; eggnog, milk and
ginger ale, cocoa, strained gruels, broths reenforced with egg or
plain. Carbonated water may be added to milk or fruit beverages.

~Schedule of Feeding.~--The following schedule may be used as a guide
in fevers of short duration:[95]

I

7 A.M. 6 oz. hot milk or cocoa.
9 A.M. 6 oz. broth reenforced with egg.
11 A.M. Milk shake.
1 P.M. Oatmeal gruel, 4 oz.; 2 oz. cream.
3 P.M. Albumenized orange juice, 4 oz.; 1 egg white.
5 P.M. 6 oz. broth reenforced with egg white.
7 P.M. 6 oz. cocoa.
9 P.M. 6 oz. malted milk.
12 M. 4 oz. hot milk and 2 oz. cream.
and
4 A.M.

The above furnishes approximately 750 calories.

II

7 A.M. 6 oz. cocoa.
9 A.M. 4 oz. oatmeal gruel, 2 oz. cream.
11 A.M. Eggnog.
1 P.M. Milk broth reenforced with egg. (3 oz. milk, 3 oz. broth,
1 egg white.)
3 P.M. Cream, egg and vichy.
5 P.M. Albumenized milk, 6 oz.
7 P.M. Hot malted milk chocolate, 6 oz.
9 P.M. Milk broth reenforced with egg.
12 M. 4 oz. oatmeal gruel, 2 oz. cream.
4 A.M. 6 oz. malted milk (half water, half milk).

Furnishing approximately 1500 calories.

III

7 A.M. Oatmeal gruel, 4 oz., 2 oz. cream.
9 A.M. Orange eggnog.
11 A.M. Malted milk chocolate (3 oz. milk, 3 oz. water).
1 P.M. Clam broth (milk), 6 oz.
3 P.M. Milk shake, 4 oz.; 2 oz. cream.
5 P.M. Cornmeal gruel, 4 oz.