Myocarditis
JHK
from Dr JH Kellogg's Prescriptions...
Same as for Pericarditis but ...
- Bed rest then carefully graduated exercise
- Fomentations over heart 30 sec then Heating Compress 15 min every 1-2 hours
- Cold Mitten Friction, NO tub or general cold
Contra-indications
- Ice Bag over heart
- Cold Tub Bath
- General Cold
JHK
from Dr JH Kellogg's Hydriatic Techniques...
Problems:
Secondary to fever
Treatment:
GKA
from Dr GK Abbott's Prescriptions...
In:
- Diphtheria - may not be apparent until convalescence
Treatment:
- absolute rest
- Precordial Compress (Ice Bag) most of the time with
- Cold Mitten Friction frequently