The therapeutics of gynecology and obstetrics : comprising the medical, dietetic, and hygienic treatment of diseases of women.

  • Atkinson, William B. (William Biddle), 1832-1909.
Date:
1880
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Credit: The therapeutics of gynecology and obstetrics : comprising the medical, dietetic, and hygienic treatment of diseases of women. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    escape through it, and thus protects part of the vagina (which is covered with the peritoneum) from the corroding effects of the perchloride of iron and the acrid discharges from the womb. DR. EMIL DILLENBERGER, VIENNA. The treatment of menorrhagia according to the Vienna school comprises rest, horizontal position with the pelvis elevated, low diet, and cooling drinks, such as: 63. R. Acidi tartarici, gr.x-xxij Syrupi aurantii floris, f-3vj Aquae, f.§xv. M. For drinking. 64. R. Tamarindi, §j Fiat decoctum librae unius, (Acidi sulphurici aromatici, f-3j-ij) Syrupi rubri, f.§ss-j. M. For drinking. 65. R. Acidi sulphurici aromatici, f.3ij Syrupri rubri, f.§j. M. One to two teaspoonfuls in a glass of water as a drink. These directions and prescriptions, together with pure air, only moderately warmed, in the room, are some of the most important points which alone will often restrain rather free bleeding. When there is passive hemorrhage, use cold dressings, injections of cold water, or the following astringents: 66. R. Aluminis, Aquae, For vaginal injections. 67. R. Acidi tannici, Aquae, For vaginal injections. 68. R. Zinci sulphatis, Aquae, For vaginal injections. 69. R. Catechu, Aquae, For vaginal injections. 70. R. Extracti krameriae, Aquae, For vaginal injections. 3ij-ivss f.giv. M 3ss-iv f.^xv. M gr.x-xxxiv Oj. M, 3ij f.§xv. M, 5ij f.gxv. M.