On the perspirator : an effectual domestic remedy, for immediately checking inflammatory disorders by equalizing circulation and restoring perspiration, by a single application, and curing chills, colds, cough, fevers, etc. : invented by the author, with a few observations on perspiration and the means of preventing its suppression / by M. La Beaume.

  • La Beaume, Michael.
Date:
1843
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Credit: On the perspirator : an effectual domestic remedy, for immediately checking inflammatory disorders by equalizing circulation and restoring perspiration, by a single application, and curing chills, colds, cough, fevers, etc. : invented by the author, with a few observations on perspiration and the means of preventing its suppression / by M. La Beaume. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    CASE XI. 1 was requested by a poor woman to apply the Sudatory to her child, who was extremely ill of scarlet fever. As the child had been kindly attended by Dr. Gregory, I sent her to consult him on the subject, and he requested me to employ it. The case was considered hopeless, unless perspira- tion could be produced. In one hour this object was effected; the child was thus relieved, and soon got well. CASE XII. A few years ago. Dr. Armstrong and Mr. Hill called me in to see a veiy sick lady in Bloomsbury Place. In a severe day, having got chilled, she ate greedily of indigestible food, and soon after fell down in a fit. Strong emetics and purgatives were given, without effect. She soon became delirious. The Sudatory was applied for half an hour, when circulation was equalized, delirium ceased, a copious perspiration was produced; and thus, to the sur- prise of her medical attendants, the patient imme- diately got well. CASE XIII. I was called on to attend the infant son of G. W., Esq., of Conduit Street, who was apparently dying of inflammation of the lungs, and given over
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