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Early Surgery Is Lifesaver for Infants, ; March of Dimes Medical Expert Says By ANITA FALLA, M.D. Pediatric Surgeon, March of Dimes Birth Defects(Center .1, Bo,fries' Hospital, Newark, N. J. ,1 Pediatric surgery Jnas become a life saver for thousands of infants bc|rn with defects. Three out lof four babies beyond the pelp of surgery as recently as 20 years ago can now be saved. It is entirely possible that within ten years, infants we cannot help today, will survive because of techniques now being developed in such fields as fetal surgery, organ transplants and microsurgery. Successful pediatric surgery often includes a race against time requiring perfect teamwork among the surgeon and the many other medical specialists who are responsible for the life of an infant with birth defects. Tremendous strides have been made in the early and ac- , curate diagnosis of many of these defects. Action can now be taken almost immediately after birth to correct many conditions that not too long ago would have been fatal. A good example is the emergency that occurs when a baby is born with a condition called esophageal atresia in which the passage from the mouth to the stomach is closed or completely interrupted so that the child cannot get food into his stomach. If the pediatric surgeon does not act very quickly, the infant will die. Most of these children can now be saved by a well-trained surgical team with the best hospital facilities at their disposal. The nationwide network of birth defects treatment centers financed by The National Foundation-March of Dimes has dramatically demonstrated the value of providing diagnosis and treatment through f teams of specialists consulti together under one roof. The ( pediatrician and the pediatric 0 surgeon may wish to call on the skills of many specialists help the child with birth fefects. These could include a Aplastic surgeon, an orthopedist, .neurosurgeon, urologist, nurses and physical therapists for just one tiny patient. There might also be need for X-rays, braces, laboratory tests and a multitude of other ^ services. The X-ray facilities and Ipbcr- 1 ratory personnel must be t ticularly skilled in wor! < with premature infants and 0 children. Dr. Anita Falla and one of heir associates give a post-surgical checkup to one of her patients who needed an operation because of a birth (jefect. $ The newborn infant is a startling contrast in toughness and weakness. He is tough in that he has remarkable healing powers because his cells multiply rapidly to repair tissues after surgery. At the same time, a baby can become ill almost without warning and the disease runs its course much more swiftly than in an adult. Needless to say, great care must be taken with surgery on infants and children. We must always remember that a baby is a human being in miniature whose parts are diminutive and vulnerable. An infant is also particularly susceptible tb surgical shock. His body temperature has to be maintained at normal level every instant. Almost every drop of blood lost during surgery must be laced, because an infant carihpt afford to lose muchaof his tiny supply which totals only about a pint as compare^ with, fiv^>Qr six quarts for a adult Every baby presents a different problem based on weight, measurements and rate of development. Surgical technique for newborn babies is as delicate as that of a watchmaker, because tiny growing tissues must be guarded against damge. Nothing can be squeezed or tied too tightly foij fear of damage. Tension must be aggers to achieve delicacy of touch. Everything used in pediatric surgery is in miniature. Surgical knives have blades no longer than half an inch. Tiny thermometers are used, blood tests are taken usually by the drop, ^nd a blood transfusion may be only one or two ounces of blood. Infant heart-lung machines are available for open heart operations on babies and a small blood pressure instrument with a cuff an inch wide and only three inches long is wrapped around a baby's arm to measure his blood pressure, j In so many ways it is difficult to operate on infants because of their tiny size and lack of resistance to infection. Often several different conditions commonly found in infants with birth defects must be tackled together and at once * in order to save the child's life.*" Action must be taken immediately even if the surgical team has tp stay up most of the night in the opating room. After the surgefcy is completed, the infant requires very careful nursing care\ Given precise surgical treatment, and dedicated constant Viursing care, the infant has anyexcell^nt chance to survive and mature. One must always realize the infant's instinct to live is the most dynamic asset he has. This is why the, effort made to help a From The Farm Adviser Desk CARE OF POINSETTIAS Poinsettias for Christmas are lovely plants. They are quite sensitive, though, to chilling land drafts. It is for this reason that when taking a plant from the store it must be thoroughly wrapped and placed directly into a heated car. If (this is not done the plant quickly wilts and the Minor Crashes Occur In City A number of minor accidents in the city were invest'gated by McHenry police officers in the week ending Dec. 29. In one occurring at 1250 N. Green street, Inez M. Buralliof 616 W. Regner road, McHenry, said an unidentified driver waved her out on the road and she failed to see the car of Daniel N. Ambrose of 5019 S. Wildwood drive, McHenry, until contact had been made. In another accident, Susan R. Graedler of 3104 Meadow lane and Clyde J. Dowell of 4819 Crystal Lake road started up from a light. Dowell reportedly went from lane two to one and in doing so struck the rear fender of the other vehicle. Catherine J. Piotrowski of 5208 West Shore drive, McHenry, was waiting for a parking space in the bank parking lot when Eldred Johnson of Wild- - wood, 111., backing out, failed to see the other car and a collision .resulted. Majan Bros, 2607 W. Indian trail, McHenry, was parked when Robert M. Maronde of 942 Chesterfield, McHenry, entered the parking lot at N. Meadow lane and was unable to stop, striking the other auto.- leaves dropl Whenyou getyour poinsettia home, give Jit plenty of heat, light and watgp*. This year you can buy scarlet-, pink, cream colored,- red and white plants. With good carej you can enjoy the beauty for weeks. DAIRY DAY The forthcoming Illini Dairy Facts Roundup will be 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ,on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Blue Moon Restaurant in Elgin. A . team of daic/researghers and specialists from the University of Illinois are sche-" duled to make short, snappy presentations on a variety of topics relating to your dairy enterprise. You'll have an op-:- portunity to ask them questions, too. Subjects to be covered include: Feeding cows in corn country, Outlook for dairying ' and the impact of imitation milk, Ways to measure the worth of a bull before "you use him, Your stake in the quality milk program, How to cut corners raising calves and Ways to balance a high-producing cow'is diet. CONTROL OF LICE Spraying cattle for lice in December eliminates lice buildup next spring. U. of I. entomologists recommend spraying cattle weighing 800 pounds or more with at least two gallons of spray. Add one to two pounds of washday detergent to every 100 gallons of spray mix to aid the spray's wetting and penetrating power. The entomologists report dusts are difficult to apply uniformly on beef cattle. Use 1-V2 pints of 2-percent 1 ^ndane or 3 quarts of 50-57-percent malathion per 100 gallons of water. It is, best to make two applications 14 days apart. /FAMIir POT IUCK, ^ FR1.JAtjl. 3, 1969r- PLAINDEALER - PG. 7 WQOOOflCOOOOfl BCBB OOOOOOOOQg Ot Appetizers are in season. "For an ^anchovy teaser, prepare packaged pie. crust mix according to directions. Roll out thin and spread with soft butter. Cut into 2-inch squares and place an anchovy fillet on each side. Koll'up so they look like little cigarettes. Bake in a hot oven until crisp and browned, about 8 minutes. Serve hot or cold. Push squares of bacon, cubes of chicken or calves liver, little mushrooms, etc., on small short skewers. Broil quickly and serve hot. A table skillet or broiler is just right for •serving. Posfer Boy When selecting a gift for him. .. -. let us help! 5TORE f o r MEN 1245 N. Green St., McHenry, 111. Phone 385-0047 Open Daily till 9;00 p.m. Sat. til 6:00 p.m. ^ --- -"CLOSED ON SUNDAYS iJSE THE FREE GREEN SIREET PARKING AREA 1 I ITEM: Polyester is the family name for a wholegroup of fibers, including such trade n a m e s . a s D a c r o n , K o d e l , Vycron and Fortrel. MARCH OF DIMES 1969 Poster Boy, Tracy, and his mother, Mrs. Keith Greenwood of Velma, Okla., have a swinging time in a playground near home. The 5-yearold lad was born with an open spine and is receiving help from the March of Dimes. You can help the voluntary health organization by giving in January. CIVE TO mm b irth de MARCH of DIMES S E D A N S - S P E C I A L LY PRICED WITH • Wheel lip moldings*Color-keyed wheels • Wheel covers • Pinstripe • Two-tone roof • Bright window moldings • Full carpeting ways avoided. Surgery is per- i sick child very often yields formed witfi thfe tips 6f tKe fM- great rewards: SALE-PRICED WITH ALL THESE POPULAR OPTIONS • Vinyl-covered roof • Dual racing mirrors • Pip stripe How Can I? By Anne Ashley | Q. How can I make a key work in an outside lock during the winter, when moisture has gotten into the lock and frozen? A. Try heating your key a few times by holding it in the flame of a lighter or match, then working it gently back and forth inside the lock. Keep repeating until the lock warms sufficiently to melt the ice inside. .. Q. How can I prevent old potatoes from turning dark when boiled? A. By adding three or four tablespoons of milk or a slice of lemon to the cooking water. Vinegar can be substituted for the lemon. Q. How can I improvise a good starch? A. The water from cooked rice makesf-an excellent starch. Q„ How can I forestall the fraying of cut edges of carpeting? A. First, trim the nap from about 1/8-inch of the edge of the carpet, then coat the trimmed edges and the underside for about 1/2-inch with ordinary rubber cement ... two applications may be necessary. Q. What is a good way to keep the bottom of my iron smooth? . A. The habit of frequently rubbing the iron over a cloth that has been sprinkled with scouring powder. Steel wool may be used to remove any accumulated coatings. Q. How can I cope with carbon paper stains on clothing? A„ Washables can be laundered in heavy suds. In the case of unwashables, sponge with denatured alcohol diluted with two parts of water, then rinse by sponging with clear water. Q. Some pf my woodwork shows little white spots as the result of an attack of mildew. How can I remedy this? A. Wash with water containing a little kerosene, or with soap and water. Standard paint cleaner usually removes mildew from painted surfaces, such as around the woodwork. Q. How can I soften a stiffened chamois? A. 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