Hospital facts and observations : illustrative of the efficacy of the new remedies, strychnia, brucia, acetate of morphia, veratria, iodine, &c. in several morbid conditions of the system : with a comparative view of the treatment of chorea, and some cases of diabetes : a report on the efficacy of sulphureous fumigations in diseases of the skin, chronic rheumatism, &c. / by James Lomax Bardsley.

  • Bardsley, James Lomax, 1801-1876.
Date:
1830
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Credit: Hospital facts and observations : illustrative of the efficacy of the new remedies, strychnia, brucia, acetate of morphia, veratria, iodine, &c. in several morbid conditions of the system : with a comparative view of the treatment of chorea, and some cases of diabetes : a report on the efficacy of sulphureous fumigations in diseases of the skin, chronic rheumatism, &c. / by James Lomax Bardsley. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Irregular motions rather abated. Wine much relished, and a little sago has been swallowed. To continue the medicines and wine. 27th. Begrins to improve : expression of countenance more lively. Pulse much firmer; wine relished; faeces rather copious but dark. To continue the remedies. 29th. Much better. Irregular spasmodic actions have greatly subsided. Two good nights. Appetite im- proved. To continue. 3d May. Recovers her flesh and strength and is cheerful, and can raise herself in bed without help. Irregular motions nearly gone. To omit the glyster, and to take the pills only twice a day, and to have only six ounces of wine in the twenty-four hours. 13th May. During this interval she has rapidly recovered her strength and the entire command of the affected muscles. She was ordered to be discharged on the following Monday. REMARKS. This was an obstinate case, and, indeed, I had more than once despaired of saving the girl's life. The purgative plan of treatment was of necessity relinquished, for the rapid sinking of the vital powers imperatively called for the liberal use of stimulants and antispasmodics; and under their em- ployment the strength of the system was supported, and the involuntary muscular motions subdued. This patient suffered a relapse in the course of nine months after she was discharged. Purgatives were