Report on the experience of medical men who have used "pancreatic emulsion of fat" / by Horace Dobell.

  • Dobell, Horace, 1828-1917.
Date:
1867
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    tave you found that ients can take the lulsion when they mot take Cod Liver ? far better. occasionally. it 5 I a ’ the second bottle * took such a dislike the flavour that she uld not resume it. I] See Note, p. 9.) n ght cases out of nine I agreed. ■ decidedly in two three well-marked es. 5.—What is your opinion of the effects of the Emulsion in1. The true first stage of Con¬ sumption (Pre-tubercu- lar) P 2. The stage of Tuberculisation ? 3. The stage of Softening P 4. The stage of Excava¬ tion P 1. Very good. 2. Very good. 3. Very good. 4. No effects. 1. Certainly useful. 2, 3, 4. All the patients stated that they were benefited by its use. 1. Very good; much superior to Cod-liver Off. 2. Ditto, ditto. 3. No effect. 4. No effect. 1. In one case a boy, aged 12, attacked by first stage of phthisis, the effects of the remedy were amazing; and at the present time no symptoms of consump¬ tion remain. 3. One case, a man, age 40, stage of softening, derived much benefit from the Emulsion, and has gained in strength and flesh. One case only a few months under treatment. Second stage, rapid in¬ crease in flesh and strength. Not answered. I intend to try the Emul¬ sion thoroughly in cases of phthisis. The general plight of the body is improved in every stage. GENERAL REMARKS. Very far superior to Cod-liver Off. The only objection to its general use being the price. Have not had time to warrant me in giving a decided opinion on its merits. I must say, however, that I am favourable to it, and would willingly continue its use if permitted by the Directors of this Infirmary. In cases of old standing bronchitis, and also in debility, after a severe attack, it is superior to any other remedy. The first case was in Belfast Charitable Society Infirmary. The reason I have not tried the Emulsion more frequently is, that its expense is rather too much, especially in hospital and dis¬ pensary practice. I have used the Emulsion in one case, second stage, with considerable success. It strikes me, if the flavour could be varied, or if it could be sent out without flavour, it would be a very great improvement. (See Note, p. 9.) I am sorry I have not sufficient data to reply to all your questions. I was only able to use the Emulsion for a short time, in a few cases, about twelve months ago, while House Surgeon to the Leeds Dispensary. In cases of debility, wasting, &c., from any cause, tins is a most valuable remedy. The Emulsion invariably agrees, unless there is some special stomach derangement.