Hysterics may be defined as a nervous explosion. It is probably best treated in mild attacks, by taking no notice of it, or by attracting the patient's attention to something in which she may be much interested. Rubbing the limbs and chest will afford great relief.

In fainting, nature assures the patient taking the best position possible, from the fact that the patient falls and lies in a horizontal position until consciousness returns. If for any reason, the patient has not fallen into such a position, he should at once be laid down.

Do not attempt to raise a person who has fallen in a faint, but let him lie, and loosen the clothing about the neck and chest.

The face may be sprinkled with cold water.