The use of the chlorate of soda, and the chlorate of lime / by A.G. Labarraque ; Translated by James Scott.

  • Labarraque, A. G. (Antoine Germain), 1777-1850.
Date:
1826
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Credit: The use of the chlorate of soda, and the chlorate of lime / by A.G. Labarraque ; Translated by James Scott. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    / 8 of Lime mixed with water lias the property of disinfect¬ ing* the atmosphere, and of impeding putrefaction in a sensible maimer. The employment of this process may be~ useful in numerous circumstances; we shall limit ourselves in the present Instruction to its application in two cases of the most frequent occurrence. It will be easy, by analogy, to employ the same means at any time, that it may be thought proper to have re¬ course to it. Disinterment and Inspection of Dead Bodies. Before approaching a dead body, in a state of putre¬ faction, it is necessary to procure a vessel, into which a quantity of water (24 litres^) is to be put, and into this about 18 ounces (demi-kilogramme) of the Chlorate of Lime is to be poured, and the mixture well agitated. A piece of linen cloth is to be put into the vessel con¬ taining the fluid, in such a manner that it can be with¬ drawn easily and quickly—for this purpose two persons open the cloth, and holding it by the corners, immerse it in the liquid, which is to be placed close to the putrid body, and at the same instant the wet cloth is withdrawn from the vessel and spread on the subject, and soon after the putrid odour ceases. If there should be any blood or other fluid issuing from the body, a glass or two of the chlorated water * About Six Gallons.