Cursory remarks on the present epidemick [of cholera] / [James Kendrick].

  • Kendrick, James, 1771-1847.
Date:
1832
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    the Sides, and underneath the Axilla?. Where the Cramps were severe, Mustard Cataplasms were applied to the Calves of the Legs ; Opium was never given, and Calomel only during' the consecutive Fever. Under the Saline mode of treatment, consecutive Fever occurs but seldom, and when it does occur, is generally manageable. Bleeding has but seldom been resorted to. By myself only once, and from ivhat I know of its effects in the hands of others, I should say that, except in a very few instances, it is better omitted. I have already adverted to the Mercurialization of the system as an additional means of treating' the more malignant cases. Dr. Holme of Manchester, whose friendship, and good opinion, I trust I estimate as I ought, has suggested as the most expeditious mode of raising the Epidermis, to take a Tin vessel, with a Hat bottom, of the size of the intended vesication, to fill it with boiling Water, and to place it on the Skin, with a moistened piece of woollen Cloth interposed, until the object is attained ; or to take a flat metal plate heated to a proper temperature, and apply it in like manner. He informs me likewise that a strong Mer- curial Ointment, applied to the naked Cutis, has been known fully to mercurialize the system in six hours ; a fact of great importance to be known. I have sufficient proof that, according to the plan adopted by myself, the necessary effect cannot be produced in less than ten hours. It is no more than an act of justice, in concluding these remarks, to acknowledge my obligations to Mr Sharpe, Mr. Steel, Mr. Kirkiand. Mr/ Hobson, and Mr. brundy, for the assistance they have afforded me in carrying into effect the saline mode of treatment, lo the last named person, who has filled the Office of resident Surgeon to our Cholera Hospital, I o-jve my voluntary testimony to the Humanity, Attention, and Skill, with which he has filled his important Office