Observations on the nature and treatment of cholera : and on the pathology of mucous membranes / by Alex. Turnbull Christie.

Date:
1828
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Credit: Observations on the nature and treatment of cholera : and on the pathology of mucous membranes / by Alex. Turnbull Christie. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    It lias S6parat6(l into scrum and. crassanicntum 5 tlic latter of which continues dark-coloured. Had two co- pious white watery stools, after having had the enema. Skin cold. Pulse indistinctly perceptible at the wrist. Rep. Enema. lit. Tinct. Cardamomi ^ss. Aquae tepidae ^i. Misce ; omni hora sumend. ll|p. M.—Has vomited_][a quantity of white watery fluid. Skin very cold, and somewhat moist. Pulse thready. Complains of thirst. R. Calomel. Qi et superbibat Tinct. Opii gtt. xxv. in aqua tepida. 9,Mh, 7. A. M.—Has had two watery dark grey co- loured stools. Skin cold and dry. Pulse just perceptible at the wrist. No pain. Intellect clear. The blister has not taken effect, but occasions a burning sensation. Admoveatur sinapism, pectori. Rep. Enema. 9.0th, 7. A. M.— Had one yellow watery stool yesteiv day, and one nearly natural stool this morning. The blister has risen pretty welb Pulse natural. Tongue cleaner. No thirst. 9Qth, Convalescent.