Modern surgical therapeutics

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D.G. Brinton, 1878 - 587 Seiten
 

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Seite 432 - Bell paid no less a sum than twenty-five thousand francs, and which, having now obtained complete information, he has very properly and liberally made public. The preparation used in all cases where the tumor can with safety be reached externally is made in the following way: Asbestos, as soft and free from grit as possible, is reduced by rubbing between the hands to the finest possible fleecy powder. It is then mixed thoroughly with three times its own weight of strong sulphuric acid (S O3 HO).
Seite 107 - Macerate the chiretta for forty-eight hours, with fifteen ounces of the spirit, in a close vessel, agitating occasionally ; then transfer to a percolator, and when the fluid ceases to pass, pour into the percolator the remaining five ounces of the spirit.
Seite 467 - The only local application of arsenic which is justifiable is either one where the strength is so weak, and the extent of its use so small, that there is no danger from absorption, which may occur when not expected, or, one of such a strength as to kill the adjoining tissue at once, and so prevent absorption, as is the case with Marsden's mucilage.
Seite 73 - The affected part should be well washed with soap and water, then with water alone, to remove every particle of soap, as the soap would decompose the nitrate of silver; then to be wiped dry with a soft towel. The concentrated solution of four scruples of the nitrate of silver to four drachms of distilled water is then to be applied two or three times on the inflamed surface and beyond it, on the healthy skin, to...
Seite 432 - Any malignant growth of the breast which is detached and solitary, with the subaxillary glands unaffected, is suitable for treatment, whether open or not makes no difference. In the application of the caustic the adjoining healthy parts of the skin are carefully protected by applying a zone of collodion and pads of linen, and the patient is so placed that the surface of the tumor is perfectly level. The saturated acid asbestos is then laid on the surface to the thickness of half an inch for a tumor...
Seite 73 - ... be left untouched. In about twelve hours it will be seen whether the solution has been well applied. If any inflamed part be unaffected, the solution must be immediately rea'pplied.
Seite 31 - Glycerine was found to possess a similar property. Ether caused pain, and quicksilver more acute pain still, causing the speedy withdrawal of the finger when plunged into this liquid at a temperature of 3°. It was next ascertained that when the finger was held for quite a long time in alcohol having a temperature of 5° C. no pain was experienced.
Seite 471 - CANE states that the advantages which oleate of mercury seems to possess over other remedies are — 1. It is a certain remedy if carefully applied. 2. It produces no staining or injury of the skin. In cases where the disease appears on the face, it is of great importance to avoid any disfigurement or staining. 3. It is painless in its application. This is not the case with the ordinary strong parasiticides, most of which produce vesication, ete.
Seite 265 - ... just passing but not grazing the external pillar, and entering the canal at once. Then remove the left forefinger and gently insinuate the beak further on, well into the canal, exercising the greatest care not to impinge upon the spermatic cord, which is sensitive to the slightest touch, or upon the fibrous walls of the canal.
Seite 329 - Masturbation does neither more nor less harm than sexual intercourse practiced with the same frequency, in the same conditions of general health and age and circumstances.

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