_Treatment._—Bodies rarely die from this cause; the usual immediate cause of death is exhaustion. An injection of half strength fluid for the first part of the injection followed by normal fluid for the balance of the injection, with full cavity injection, closing the orifices is all that is necessary. For transportation, govern yourself according to the provisions of the transportation rules.
=Parotitis.=—_Synonyms._—Mumps, epidemic parotitis.
_Definition._—An acute, infectious, and contagious disease, characterized by an inflammation of one or both of the parotid glands.
_Cause._—The specific cause is a contagion generated during the course of the disease, the exact nature of which is not known, although thought by some to be the tetrad of mumps.
_Pathology._—The parotid glands become swollen and hard. Death very seldom occurs from this disease.
_Treatment._—Disinfect the oral cavity with embalming fluid. The swelling cannot be reduced, so that the next concern to the embalmer will be to preserve the body. This should be done by injecting 64 ounces of half strength fluid, followed by enough normal fluid to secure preservation. If blood vessels contain much blood, drain from a large vein, and then inject additional fluid to make up for that lost by drainage. Close all openings with absorbent cotton. Abide by the regulations of your state governing the transportation of these cases.
=Pertussis.=—_Synonyms._—Whooping-cough; tussis convulsiva.
_Definition._—A specific infectious, contagious disease occurring epidemically, and characterized by a peculiar, spasmodic cough, ending in a whoop.
_Cause._—The cause of whooping-cough has always been a matter of conjecture.
_Pathology._—In the uncomplicated form there is no lesion which can be said to be characteristic. There might in complications be hemorrhage from the lung.
_Treatment._—Disinfect the oral and nasal cavities with embalming fluid. Inject 64 ounces of half strength fluid followed by enough normal fluid to secure preservation. If blood vessels contain much blood, drain from a large vein, and then inject additional fluid to make up for that lost by drainage. Close all openings with absorbent cotton. Discourage public funerals in these cases. For intra-state or inter-state transportation of these cases, govern yourself according to the provisions of your district rules.