Upon admission Reginald's face was flushed-more markedly on the right cheek; his left pupil was dilated more than the right. There was marked play of the alae nasi and herpetic eruption (fever blister) of right labial margin. Lips were semicyanotic; tongue dry, coated, and furrowed. His temperature was 1034 F. (rectally); pulse 120, full and bounding; respirations 36, shallow. Phys cal examination disclosed: slight li itation of movement of right chest; heart tones forceful, of good quality, no murmurs; abdomen slightly distended; bladder full. A catheterized specimen of urine (was unable to void) was sent to the laboratory on which the report was: Acid reaction; specific gravity 1.028 (denotes concentration); cloudy; slight amount of albumen. Due to the toxic reaction on the urinary system there was retention of urine and the patient had to be catheterized. External heat was applied over the bladder region and hot lemonade was given, but he was unable to void until the