Cases illustrative of the beneficial effects of the clorurets of oxides of sodium and calcium, of the Chevalier Labarraque, of Paris : being the most powerful and effectual general and local antiseptics in the practice of physic and surgery / by J. G. F. Hassel.

  • Hassel J. G. F.
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[1827]
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Credit: Cases illustrative of the beneficial effects of the clorurets of oxides of sodium and calcium, of the Chevalier Labarraque, of Paris : being the most powerful and effectual general and local antiseptics in the practice of physic and surgery / by J. G. F. Hassel. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    before lie commenced his anatomical researches, and now and then during dissection, a scratch, or cut, (sometimes received in his fingers from the scalpel) would no doubt be less injurious. The dissecting- ✓ room may also be kept salubrious and sweet, by sprinkling diluted Chlorure of Oxide and Sodium or Calcium, occasionally over the floor. 9. Among other things, the application of Chlo- rure of Oxide of Sodium would be ol essential service in preserving a corpse much longer from decomposition, and also be of service in neutralizing the noxious effluvia of decomposed animal matter, in the process of embalming. 10. With these preparations, it properly applied, all corrupted animal matter may be rendered harm- less : it will therefore prove particularly serviceable in hot climates, not only for correcting the effluvia of bad ulcers, but also in purifying the air when contagious and pestilential diseases are prevalent. It will be most efficacious in neutralizing contagion and disagreeable effluvia in barracks, hospitals,