The physician's vade-mecum. Containing the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of diseases. Accompanied by a select collection of formulae and a glossary of terms / by Robert Hooper.

  • Robert Hooper
Date:
1809
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Credit: The physician's vade-mecum. Containing the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of diseases. Accompanied by a select collection of formulae and a glossary of terms / by Robert Hooper. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    = y K. Infusi rose 3x. 4 Nitri purificati gr. viij. Fiat haustus. One of these may be given’ every three or four hours. The saline draught, in the act of effervescing, every two or three hours. The acidulared soda water is also very proper. Should there be any difficulty in keeping the bowels open, K. Natri tartarisati. 3vj. Lactis amygdale 3vj. M. cujus capiat zger cochlearia il]. pro re nata, When symptoms indiéating suppuration take place, opiunr | may be given in small doses, to allay the irritability and- pain of the stomach, and mild fatinaceous nourishment. If gangrene take place ;—diluted wine must be administered: frequently ; then diluted brandy, gether, and camphorated me- dicines, as recommended in pneumonsa. ENTERITIS, OR INFLAMMATION OF THE INTESTINES. Phlegmonous. Species. Erysipelatous. SYMPTOMS. Acute pain in the abdomen, increased upon pressure, and shooting i in a twisting manner around the umbilicus 3— obstinate @ostiveness ;—tension of the abdomen ;—tenesmus, or vomit- _ ing, as the inflammation happens. to be in the superior, or inferior portion of the intestine 3—the vomiting is generally bis