Facts establishing the efficacy of the opiate friction in spasmodic and febrile diseases. Also, outlines of an attempt to investigate the nature, causes, and method of cure, of hydrophobia and tetanus ... To which are added, cases and remarks / [Michael Ward].

  • Ward, Michael, active 1809.
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[1809]
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Credit: Facts establishing the efficacy of the opiate friction in spasmodic and febrile diseases. Also, outlines of an attempt to investigate the nature, causes, and method of cure, of hydrophobia and tetanus ... To which are added, cases and remarks / [Michael Ward]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    may be made use of in all spasmodic affections with the greatest safety and good effect. ” I am Sir very respectfully yours, EDMd. PITTS GAPPER” Ewell, Feb. 21, 1809. NO. XIX. (Not before published.) IN the following cases of Delirium Ma- niacale, the effects of the opiate friction were very remarkable. In the first case, the disease was preceded by Epilepsy. Case I. Mr. , a robust young man, of intemperate habits, has been subject to Epi- lepsy some time. When the convulsions subside, it has immediate access, or nearly so, to the heart and arteries, but has no immediate communication with the alimentary canal.” (Medical and Physical Journal, Vol. 7, p. 502.) That such has been the result of this practice is evinced by the facts which have been recorded, and to which I beg leave to refer: in what manner these effects are produced is a question which I shall not attempt to discuss at present. It is sufficient for every practical purpose, (and is, as Mr. G. observes, a circumstance materially in its favour) to know, that it is free from the inconveniences already mentioned.]