Tracheotomy in laryngeal diphtheria : after-treatment and complications / by Robert William Parker.

  • Parker, Robert William.
Date:
1885
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Credit: Tracheotomy in laryngeal diphtheria : after-treatment and complications / by Robert William Parker. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS. PAGE Dedication . . . . . v Prefaces . . . . . . vii Table op Authors . . . . . xv CHAPTER I. Introduction ..... 1—7 I. Historical Retrospect—Early Operators and Methods —First Use of Cannula—Double Cannula—Moveable Collar—Tracheotomy without Tubes the Deside- ratum. II. General Remarks on Tracheotomy—General Indica- tions — Contra-indications — After-treatment —Dia- gnosis—Value of Early Operation. CHAPTER II. Diphtheria ..... 8—25 Definition — Not a new Disease — Synonyms — The Materies Morbi—Individual Predisposition — Epi- demic and Sporadic Diphtheria—Intensity of Poison variable — Pathological Anatomy— Local Differences — Symptoms—Mode of onset—Diphtheritic Paralysis— Prognosis—Treatment—Dangers of Antimony—Value of Local Treatment—Diet—Preventive Measures—Dura- tion of Infectiousness—Disinfection. CHAPTER III. Laryngeal Diphtheria . . . 26—33 Identity of all Membranous Inflammations—Primary Dis- ease in Larynx—The Secondary Form—Symptoms— Period to Operate—Plea for Early Operation—Apho» risms.