Hydrocephalus re-considered and its relations to inflammation and irritation of the brain defined : with cases from hospital and private practice in exemplification of its pathology, prevention, and successful treatment / by Thomas Weeden Cooke.

Date:
1850
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Credit: Hydrocephalus re-considered and its relations to inflammation and irritation of the brain defined : with cases from hospital and private practice in exemplification of its pathology, prevention, and successful treatment / by Thomas Weeden Cooke. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    and unresisting. The pale character of the evacu- ations indicating a deficient secretion of bile, I proceeded to stimulate the liver by means of a warm bath and Hydrargyrum cum Greta; Iced Water was ordered to be applied to the head until the temperature was reduced, and half-a-grain of Iodide of Potassium in two teaspoonfuls of an Aromatic Chalk Mixture to be given every three hours. Aug. 21. There have been no further con- vulsions; several worms of the ascaris species have passed in the stools, and these have been much more healthy in their appearance, as well as more consistent and less numerous both yes- terday and to-day; the temperature of the head is not materially lessened; the veins are less pro- minent and blue ; less peevishness ; eyes less ro- ving, and the rolling of the head not so constant; the hands, however, are raised to the head fre quently, and the desire to hide the head remains. The room has been ordered to be kept darkened, t and cool and quiet. Continue the cold to the head, a warm bath up to the armpits each night. Hydrargyrum cum Greta gr. iij. every night, and the Iodide increased to one grain three times a day in simple water with syrup. Mutton broth