Further observations on the use of ozonized oxygen in the treatment of phthisis / by Arthur Ransome.

  • Ransome, Arthur, 1834-1922.
Date:
1889
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Credit: Further observations on the use of ozonized oxygen in the treatment of phthisis / by Arthur Ransome. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    January 15, 1889.—B. III. Sleeps better; appetite improved ; weight increasing. February 14.—B. III. Sputum moderate in quantity. February 22.—Weight 143 lbs., against 136 lbs. on admission. Discharged April 25th, having remained stationary for the last six weeks. Case 9— Harriet B., ffit 27. Admitted July 27, 1887. Family History.—Good. Previous History.—Has been out of sorts for two years. Cough came and went, becoming persistent about three months before admission, and • taking a decided turn for the worse six weeks later. Has been a good deal short of breath lately, complained of frequent pains in her limbs and joints. For the six weeks previous to admission has felt very weak and tired, and her appetite has been poor and capricious. Catamenia stopped with pain at the usual period. Present Condition.—Weight 110^ lbs. Temperature normal. Fingers not clubbed. Respiratory system: Respiration 20. On left percussion note dull over apex in front down to third rib. Expansion diminished over the apex. Vocal fremitus slightly increased. Breath sounds harsh; crackles with both inspiration and expiration. Posteriorly : Crackles above and below left spine of scapula; dulness and increased vocal fremitus above spine. Right side : Normal. Expectoration : Scanty ; muco-purulent; containing many bacilli. [The above notes are abstracted from those taken by Mr. Cottam on patient's first admission.] Be-admitted January 23, 1888, under Dr. Simpson. Condition on March 20, 1888. Dulness left apex down to third rib. Moist sounds freely heard over dull area. No duluess at right apex, although there are auscultatory sign3 of bronchial catarrh limited to upper part of this lung. March 20.—Began to take ozone, April 4.—Still bronchial catarrh with frothy expectoration. B.O. April 12.—No bacilli. Sputum unfavourable for examination. April 23.—No bacilli. B.O. May 5.—Expectoration absent, although there is still catarrh at both apices. Weight, Jan. 23 111| lbs. Weight, Ap. 11 116£ lbs. ,, Mar. 20 116 „ „ May 2 117 „ » 28 117 „ „ „ 20 118£ „ » Ap. 4 118 „ „ „ 30. 117£ „ Discharged June 14. When discharged patient had shortness of breath on exertion, with slight cough but no expectoration. No advance of disease and no improvement in physical signs.