The treatment of disease in children / by G.A. Sutherland.

  • Sutherland, G.A. (George Alexander), 1861-1939.
Date:
1907
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Credit: The treatment of disease in children / by G.A. Sutherland. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    larnyx. If the catheter becomes blocked by large curds, it is plain that the diet needs correcting. In less severe cases of vomiting one may order a seda¬ tive powder such as the following :— R. Bismuthi carb., grs. v ; Pulv. ipecac, co., gr. ss ; Sodii sulphocarb., grs. iii.—T.D.S. 2. Colic and Flatulence are not necessary troubles during infancy, and should not be treated by dill water, frequent doses of castor oil, or sooth¬ ing syrups. They are due to some fault of diges¬ tion, through improper feeding, and will usually pass off when a suitable diet is substituted. The sufferings of the patient, however, will often call for more speedy relief. This will be secured by (1) the application of hot fomentations to the abdo¬ men, (2) an enema of soap and water, (3) a grain of calomel, and (4) a carminative mixture of the follow¬ ing nature :— R. Nepenthe, l to \ ; or Tr. Belladon., ]\\ ii ; 01. Ricini, Ilf x ; Sp. Chlorof., Ilf i ; Mucilag., q.s. ; Aquam menth. pip. ad 3 i.—T.D.S. 2. After Infancy.—In the case of chronic gastro-intestinal indigestion in children beyond the age of infancy one must also recognize that probably the same factors are at work, namely, overfeeding and improper food. The course of events is often as follows : A child with a healthy appetite is allowed too full a diet, with an
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