Epidemic cholera: its history, causes, pathology, and treatment.

  • C. B. Coventry
Date:
1849
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Credit: Epidemic cholera: its history, causes, pathology, and treatment. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.

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    In regard to the general sanatary arrangements, which are within the control of the city authorities, the undersigned respectfully recommend, that a course of inspection, purification and ventilation, in most respects similar to that pursued in 1832, he carried into effect as promptly as may be practi- cable, by Ward Committees appointed for the pur- pose, or otherwise, as the wisdom of the City CouncU may direct. They advise, that the condi- tion of cellars, wells, vaults, and of drains, and their discharging outlets, should be generally examined, especially in the low and crowded parts of the city, and that all sources of nuisance, which may exist, should be speedily corrected or removed. It is also recommended, that two or more suit- able buildings, in different parts of the city, be forthwith engaged, and provided with proper furni- ture, nurses and other attendants, together with fuel, litters for the conveyance of the sick, and such other appurtenances as are necessary in these establishments, and may require time for. their preparation. And should the disease begin to appear on this side of the Atlantic, these buddings, or a part of them, should be immediately occupied, and provided with medical officers, and other necessary agents, together with such comforts, remedies and appliances, as the condition of the sick may require. To these hospitals, patients attacked with the disease, should be early removed, provided the city is chargeable with their support, or provided they cannot be comfortably lodged and attended in their own dwellings. The Consulting Physicians are of opinion, that
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