Outline of Fractures

TIlE publication of a fifth edition of this work, which was first published in 1945, is an indication of its usefulness to all nurses preparing for the certificate of the British Tuberculosis Association. Excellent detailed information is given in the earlier chapters on the more general aspects of tuber-culosis and the morbid anatomy of the disease is clearly explained. The chapters devoted to the cause of the disease, together with the account of the symptoms and complications and associated diseases, are set forth in detail, and yet in a manner very easily assimilated by the nurses. The main part of the book is devoted to the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, especially the routine sanatorium treatment and the various collapse measures. Chapters on the treatment by surgical measures and anti-tuberculosis drugs are dealt with in much greater detail than in previous editions, -and emphasise the present trend in the treatment of the disease. The value of this section of treatment is increased by well-chosen illustrations. There is also an appendix illustrating the various common radiological abnormalities, interpretation of which is simplifie(d by key diagrams. A useful chapter in the differential diagnosis of the d:sease is followed by a detailed account of the common forms of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. The final chapter on prevention has been enlarged and contains much useful material, all of which comes within the scope of nurses studying for the Tuberculosis Association Certificate. There are useful appendices on sputum examination and on special apparatus used in collapse therapy. This book is very complete, and is to be recommended to all nurses whose work includes tuberculosis or other chest diseases. A. J. A. M.