A dictionary of domestic medicine and household surgery / by Spencer Thomson.
- Thomson, Spencer, 1848-1883.
- Date:
- 1897
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A dictionary of domestic medicine and household surgery / by Spencer Thomson. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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- Found on image 15 / 772…ab Iouse. [Spasm Cramp. Cholera— Convulsions— Cradle. Child. he consulted. zi CRANIUM. Skull. Cream. Clieese—Milk. Cream of Tartar. Potash. Creasote. Inhalers—Teeth. Creatine. Cresses. Cretins. Crisis, fevers—Periodicity. Croton On. Croup. Antimony — Children— Diphtheria — Larynx — Trachea. Croup, Spasmodic. Convu...
- Found on image 16 / 772…ntary Caual— Digestion — Dinner — Drinks — Exercise—Food—Meals. Infants. Child. [tants. Infection. Contagion—Disinfec- Inflammation. Infusion. [tors. Inhalation-Inhalers. Respira- Injeotion. Clyster — Enema — Hypodermy, Inoculation. Small-Pox—Poison. Inquest. Death — Drowning — Hanging—roison. Insanity. Delirium — Deli...
- Found on image 48 / 772 (page 28)…are ex- erienced in its use, in which case it must appen very rarely indeed that there is any cause for alarm. There are a great number of chloroform “inhalers” used at present, but the fact is that none of them can be specially recommended, and. that the simplest method is the best. The patient ought to lie ...
- Found on image 104 / 772 (page 84)…rm of julep, carbonate of ammonia, and sal volatile, are frequently required. The in- halation of steam by means of the bronchitis kettle or ordinary inhaler, will assist the expec- toration of viscid mucus. Confirmed chronic bronchitis, or winter cough, requires rather management than medicine—protection o...
- Found on image 143 / 772 (page 123)…f chloroform singly, it is customary now to give it in conjunction wit 1 sulphuric ether, which possesses the same anaistlietic properties. Different inhalers arc employed for the purpose, from the towel or pocket handkerchief to the more- elaborate apparatus introduced by Mr. Clover, consisting of a large ...
- Found on image 143 / 772 (page 123)…- elaborate apparatus introduced by Mr. Clover, consisting of a large bag charged with the mixture, to which a bellows is attached, the object of the inhaler being to reduce and dilute the strength of the vapour that it may be administered with greater safety. . . , The late Sir J. Y. Simpson, who first in...
- Found on image 148 / 772 (page 128)…ired a considerable reputation in relieving the hoarseness. One of the best and simplest remedies is the inhalation of steam, either from an ordinary inhaler, or better, by means of Siegle’s spray producer, the spray being mixed with some astringent, such as nitrate of silver, sulphate of zinc, or alum.—See...
- Found on image 148 / 772 (page 128)…or better, by means of Siegle’s spray producer, the spray being mixed with some astringent, such as nitrate of silver, sulphate of zinc, or alum.—See Inhaler. CLIETON lies within a mile of Bristol. Sir James Clark speaks highly of its climate: “In its local advantages and geographical position, it yields, p...
- Found on image 166 / 772 (page 146)…emorrhage from the luugs. Inhalations of various kinds have now come largely into use in the treatment of pulmonary consump- tions, and many forms of inhalers have been used; but in point of convenience, efficiency, and comfort, the small respirator form recently introduced by Dr. Coghill, is the best. Infe...
- Found on image 181 / 772 (page 161)…e of water, will often allay obstinate vomiting. In cases of consumption or of chronic bronchitis, inhalations of creasote are especially useful.—See Inhalers. It makes into pill very nicely with crumb of bread; but the pills should not be kept tor more than three or four days; it may also be given with spir...
- Found on image 262 / 772 (page 242)…tincture of benzoin, with or without henbane; or spirit of chloroform or creasote, and others, may all be inhaled m this way with much advantage.—See Inhalers. The form of emphysema connected with the subcutaneous tissues, sometimes follows upon the accident of fractured rib, when a point of the bone penetra...
- Found on image 275 / 772 (page 255)…spirator,” the vapour oi eucalyptus can be inhaled for hours in the day without fatigue or inconvenience, and with, great benefit to the patient.—See Inhaler. EUQNYMIN—an oleo-resinous principle prepared from the bark of Euonymus ameri- canus; it is proved to possess tonic, laxative, alterative, and expecto...
- Found on image 328 / 772 (page 308)…should wear a respirator composed of cotton wool or other impervious material dur- ing the period. The recently invented and specially useful form of respirator-inhaler, introduced by Dr. Coghill, may be employed for the purpose. It is made to contain either simple cotton wool, or the same with any medicated inhalatio...
- Found on image 373 / 772 (page 353)…rt affected, the vapour is most directly conducted to it by means of a tube of some kind, and by such apparatus as aro described in the next article. INHALERS.— J lie method of administer- ™“od«* of, different kinds by means of inhalation, for the cure and, in many cases, for tho relief of disease, is now so ...
- Found on image 373 / 772 (page 353)…or tho relief of disease, is now so general that it seems well to give some idea of tho way in winch this is effected by tho instruments used, called inhalers. Iheso latter aro now so numerous that it would bo quite endless to describe them all. The following is a sectional illustration of Dr. Nelson’s impro...
- Found on image 374 / 772 (page 354)…o now so numerous that it would bo quite endless to describe them all. The following is a sectional illustration of Dr. Nelson’s improved earthenware inhaler, an apparatus for the inhalation of the vapour of hot water, either alone, or impregnated Kg. 134. with ether, clioloroform, henbane, or other medicin...
- Found on image 374 / 772 (page 354)…water only, or hot water medicated, the sponge in the tube need not be displaced. To obtain the same object, a cheap apparatus called the “poor man's inhaler” has been brought out by Mr. Martindale, and is a good deal used. In this case the inhaler is com- posed of tin, and is in two parts, the upper chambe...
- Found on image 374 / 772 (page 354)… the same object, a cheap apparatus called the “poor man's inhaler” has been brought out by Mr. Martindale, and is a good deal used. In this case the inhaler is com- posed of tin, and is in two parts, the upper chamber being furnished with an earthenware mouth-piece. In the illustration (fig. 135), the inh...
- Found on image 374 / 772 (page 354)…ler is com- posed of tin, and is in two parts, the upper chamber being furnished with an earthenware mouth-piece. In the illustration (fig. 135), the inhaler is denuded of a woollen covering which invests it when in use, and which is in- tended for the double purpose of retaining the heat and preventing th...
- Found on image 375 / 772 (page 355)… of turpentine two ounces, lukewarm water half a pint, mix, and inhale the vapour. The annexed engraving (fig. 136) represents the action of Siegle’s inhaler, frequently referred to in other parts of the present work, as afford- ing an excellent moans of inhaling atomised vapours in a condition combining th...
- Found on image 375 / 772 (page 355)… at a right angle with a separate tube in the centre of a bottle containing a medicated fluid, which is gradually absorbed by the steam. In using the inhaler, it is customary to employ a funnel either of glass or cardboard to protect the face, which is held in the hand at a slight Mg. 136. distance from the...
- Found on image 375 / 772 (page 355)… the glass connexions in Siegle’s instru- ment, it is very liable to injury, or to got out of order, and to avoid this inconvenience, the steam draft inhaler of Dr. Lee, composed entirely of metal, is now coming into use. ihc following represent the more useful drugs employed with steam inhalers generally....
- Found on image 375 / 772 (page 355)…steam draft inhaler of Dr. Lee, composed entirely of metal, is now coming into use. ihc following represent the more useful drugs employed with steam inhalers generally. Alum, tannin, and hazeline, in varying pro- portions from one to twenty grains to tho ounce of water, in ulceration of tho fauces and appe...
- Found on image 375 / 772 (page 355)…in tho other agents mentioned, it is advisablo to act under professional advice. There is, however, one disadvantage con- nected with tho use of many inhalers, and tliat is, the necessity for steam or spray being in- haled at a comparatively high temperature. This, useful in some cases, is sometimes detri- m...
- Found on image 376 / 772 (page 356)… This, useful in some cases, is sometimes detri- mental in others; and again, cold spray is in some eases injurious. As a medium, tlie newly invented inhaler-respirator of Dr. Cogliill, of Ventnor, presents many advantages. By its means a great variety of medicated inhalations may be inhaled without fuss or fatigue, ...
- Found on image 523 / 772 (page 503)…ssistance. Tho curativo properties of antiseptic sub- stances, when applied to wounds, has induced medical men to test their efficacy by means of tho respirator-inhaler in cases of consumption, oven where the discaso has advanced to an extent in which abscess cavities are formed in the lungs. Dr. Coghill, of Ventnor,...
- Found on image 524 / 772 (page 504)…is specially corrective Fig. 178. of any tendency to foetor in the expectoration; fifteen to thirty minims of each may be used upon the cotton of th» inhaler. The chief objection urged against ordinary respirators is, that they keep the air of respira- tion in too artifical a state of warmth and thus render...
- Found on image 582 / 772 (page 560)…of tho jaws, and the use of hot gargles of simple warm SOR SOR water or gruel, or inhaling steam from a jug of hot water, or from one of the numerous inhalers sold for the purpose. This treatment is better than the mustard-plaster and hartshorn and oil, resorted to by some ; these,' however, may be advantag...
- Found on image 736 / 772 (page 710)…Coal, Antimony, Cautions, Administration, , James’s Powders, Antimonial Wine, Antiseptics, _ . Boracic Acid, Carbolic Acid, Eucalyptus,, Glycerine, . Inhalers, Salicylic Acid, Sanitas, Thymol, Disinfectants, Antiseptic Surgery, Antispasmodics, Heat, . . Anus, Irritation of, Aorta, Aperients, . Abuse of, 710 ...
- Found on image 738 / 772 (page 712)…ing Child to,. . 113 Nipple, . . . 419 Breath, .... 80 Tainted, ... 80 Breathing, ... 80 Action of Diaphragm, . 191 Asthma, ... 42 Bronchitis, ... 83 Inhalers, . . . 353 Respirators,. . . 503 Effervescing Liquids, . 235 Brewers’ Vats, . . 94 Bright’s Disease, . . 81 After Scarlet Fever, . 81 Dropsy from, . ....
- Found on image 748 / 772 (page 722)…sion, .... 352 Modes of, 353 Most Useful Infusions,. 353 Ingrowing Nail, . . 412 Inhalation, . . . 353 Different Modes of, . 353 Medicated, . . . 353 Inhalers, .... 3t>3 Coghill’s, . . 356, 504 Lee's, . . . ■ 355 Martindale’s, . . 3o4 Nelspn’s, . . • 354 Siegle’s, . . . 355 Drugs employed, . . 355 Injection—...
- Found on image 755 / 772 (page 729)…Resins, .... Resolution, Respiration, Air, .... Aphonia, Lungs, .... Respirators, Various Forms of,. Advantages and Objec- tions Jeffrey's, Coghill’s Inhalers,. Antiseptics, . Charcoal, Oro-Nasal for Miners and Firemen, Respiratory Food—Bacon, Rest, Restraints— Delirium, . . 182, Delirium Tremens, Insanity, R...
- Found on image 760 / 772 (page 734)…um, . . . 600 Use in Asthma,, . 42, 601 Thread-Worms, . . 653 Throat, .... 601 Description of, . . 601 Clothing—Catarrh, . 98 Clergyman’s Sore, . 128 Inhalers, . . . 354 Tonsils 606 Cut Throat, . . .167 Thrombus, . . . 601 Thrush—Aphtha, . . 34 Borax in, 74 Thymol, . . . .601 As a Dressing, . . 601 Thymus Gl...
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