A treatise on epidemic cholera, as observed in the Duane Street Cholera Hospital, New York, during its prevalence there in 1834 / By Floyd T. Ferris.

  • Ferris, Floyd T., 1793-1855.
Date:
1835
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Credit: A treatise on epidemic cholera, as observed in the Duane Street Cholera Hospital, New York, during its prevalence there in 1834 / By Floyd T. Ferris. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    lating portions of the blood are, from the immense dis- charges, withdrawn some time before death ; and, also, from the fact that a great portion of the remaining blood is arrested in the lungs immediately before life becomes GJ t extinct. Liver.—The liver occupied its natural situation, and in most cases appeared healthy, except that in some few it was a little more pale than usual; in all other respects it appeared healthy. Gall-bladder.—The gall-bladder was distended with olive-coloured bile, which passed the ducts readily on pressure. Spleen.—The spleen for the most part was healthy. In some cases there were slight engorgements, and in others it was enlarged, which I think may be attributable to pre- existing chronic disease, and unconnected with the death of the patient. Kidneys.—The kidneys were in a healthy state, though in a few instances somewhat paler than usual. Bladder.—The bladder was firmly contracted, and had the same solid, dense feel as an unimpregnated uterus, and was about the same size; it was generally empty, and con- cealed behind the pubis. Thorax. Lungs.—-On opening the thorax, the lungs were found collapsed and of a very dark colour, which in some cases extended over the whole surface—in other cases only partially. They were engorged with a large quantity of black, viscid blood; contained but little air, and were much heavier than natural; in some few they were found completely hepatized, and had lost all their characteristic appearances. Heart..—The heart was generally flaccid ; the right