The student's manual of medicine / by John James Eberle.

  • Eberle, John James.
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[1876]
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    of lung, evidenced by intense dyspnoea, lividity, coolness of skin, and rapid sinking of the patient; and lastly, if there be symptoms of cerebral congestion. In some cases small diaphoretic doses of tartar emetic (;^gr.), with calomel (1 gr.) every four hours until the gums are touched or the inflammation modified. Tartar emetic with brandy (Todd). Accniite in small frequently repeated doses, as recom- mended in the other inflammations, is extremely potent in reducing the violence of the heart's action and the inflammatory state. Digitalis, opium, alkalies, veratria, the ajiplicatioii of cold compresses to the chest, have all been advised for the same end. Second Stage.—Any of the former remedies may be chosen according to the severity of the case and strength of the patient. To hasten the absorption of the exudation, mercurij and iodine have been recommended. Stimulants must be given if there be a tendency to death by asthenia or clot in the heart, or if delirium be present. In the atjcd and drunkards, combined with quinine, it is essentially necessary. I have enumerated most of the agents employed in the treatment of this common and dangerous affection, in order that the student may be acquainted with them ; but I would strongly impress upon him the necessity in this as in all other diseases, to appreciate the iJeculiarities of each separate case in its individuality, and not treat each by the same general rule. Pneumonia has a tendency to end by crisis : therefore do not employ any severe lemedies to prevent this. Perfect quiet in bed, and a fresli, moist, and warm atmosphere. Cover the chest with a large jacket poultice of linseed meal, with or without mustard ; half-ounce doses of liq. am. acet., combined with half a drachm of sp. oeth. nitr., to aid the lungs by increasing the secretion of the skin and kidneys. A saline laxative; small doses of opium, or hypodermic injections of morphia to relieve pain. Light diet of beef tea, milk, eggs, &c. If the patient be aged or debilitated from whatever cause, or if typhoid symptoms appear, or should gangrene occur, strong beef tea and stimulants, with ammonia and bark, should be freely administered. Stimu- lants are best given just before and over the crisis.