The Tuberculosis Nurse: Her Function and Her Qualifications; A Handbook for Practical Workers in the Tuberculosis Campaign (Classic Reprint)

Open-air treatment at home: practical guidance for nurses and families

Discover how to help tuberculosis patients rest, breathe fresh air, and eat well, right in their own home.

Two sections of the book emphasize turning porches, gardens, and even flat roofs into safe, usable spaces for daytime and nighttime recovery. The nurse’s guidance covers clothing, blankets, and simple artificial heat to make open-air living possible in varying climates. The aim is to keep the patient outdoors as much as possible while ensuring comfort and safety for the family and community.

• Learn how to choose and adapt outdoor spaces for resting, sleeping, and light activities.
• Get step-by-step tips on clothing, bedding, and simple heat sources to support open-air care.
• Understand the balance of rest, fresh air, and nourishing food as the core recovery trio.
• See the nurse’s role in teaching families, coordinating care, and preventing disease spread at home.

Ideal for readers of practical nursing manuals and public health guides seeking actionable, home-based care strategies.