Hormonal (peristaltic hormon) / according to Dr Zuelzer.

  • Zuelzer, G. (Georg), 1870-1949.
Date:
[between 1900 and 1999?]
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Credit: Hormonal (peristaltic hormon) / according to Dr Zuelzer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    muscles. The injection should be carried out very slowly and under aseptic conditions. It is necessary to use a needle of sufficient length, in men 8 to io c.cm. (3 to 4 inches), in women, 10 to 12 c.cm. (4to4Jinches), to insure that the injection is made into the muscle ; if introduced into the ordinary fatty tissues of the buttock, some 6 c.cm. (2J inches) thick, sometimes painful effects are produced. Should severe pains set in during the injection, one has undoubtedly entered into a myalgic centre, and it is advisable to inject else¬ where. The muscles of the outside of thigh are very suitable. On the day of injection, it is advisable to give a purgative, e.g. two tablespoonfuls of Castor Oil, in order to dislodge any large fasces that may be in the intestines. Experience shows that a temporary rise of temperature occurs almost regularly, consequently Dr. Saar recommends carrying out the injection in the early morning, and keeping the patient in bed during the day to enable the temperature to become normal before night. To prevent recurrence of the old trouble after successful motion, prophylactic measures must be taken, viz. suitable diet, advice for regularity in motion, strengthening the abdominal muscles, etc., $ By intravenous injection:—The intravenous in¬ jection is best carried out, subject to the usual careful¬ ness, into the arm vein at the elbow. During the treat¬ ment with Hormonal, the application of Morphia is to avoided, as thereby its action is influenced. According to present observations Hormonal injections remain efficacious at least eight months. It is advisable always to mention distinctly which kind of Hormonal is required, whether intramuscular or intravenous.