The present method of inoculating for the small-pox. To which are added, some experiments, instituted with a view to discover the effects of a similar treatment in the natural small-pox / [Thomas Dimsdale].

  • Dimsdale, Thomas, 1712-1800.
Date:
1768
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Credit: The present method of inoculating for the small-pox. To which are added, some experiments, instituted with a view to discover the effects of a similar treatment in the natural small-pox / [Thomas Dimsdale]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [ ] Of the Preparation. IN directing the preparatory regimen, I principally aim at thefe points : to re¬ duce the patient, if in high health, to a low and more fecure ftate; to ftrengthen the conftitution, if too low; to corred what appears vitiated, and to clear the ftomach and bowels, as much as may be, from all crudities and their effeds. With this view, I order fuch of my patients as conftitute the firft clafs, and who are by much the majority, to live in the following manner : to abflain from all animal food, including o broths, alfo butter and cheefe, and from all fermented liquors, excepting fmall beer, which is allowed fparingly, and from all fpices, and whatever poiTeffes a manifeft heating quality. The diet is to confift of pudding, gruel, fago, milk, rice-milk, fruit pyes, greens, roots, and vegetables of all the kinds in feafon, prepared or raw. Eggs, though not to be eat alone, are allowed in puddings, and butter in pye-cruft; the D patients