This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 Excerpt: ...the irritation produced by fecal matter and to apply various medicaments to the parts. For the prevention of shock normal saline solution is injected--1 or 2 pints. This, by filling the blood-vessels, enables the patient to withstand the loss of blood. After an operation shock and hemorrhage are counteracted by its use ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 Excerpt: ...the irritation produced by fecal matter and to apply various medicaments to the parts. For the prevention of shock normal saline solution is injected--1 or 2 pints. This, by filling the blood-vessels, enables the patient to withstand the loss of blood. After an operation shock and hemorrhage are counteracted by its use, and at the same time the thirst is relieved and restlessness quieted. In septic conditions, both local and general, by diluting the toxic materials in the circulation and promoting their excretion by the skin, kidneys, and bowels, saline rectal injections play an important part in the treatment. Dr. John B. Murphy has devised a method whereby salt solution, if given by the drop method, it is possible to have the patient receive a continuous supply of this solution. There are numerous apparatus, the simplest of which consists of a douche bag and tubing held in place about 2 feet above the bed. The tubing is connected to a specialized dropper as shown in the diagram. A clamp placed immediately above regulates the flow. The temperature of the solution is usually about 1050 F. Many procedures have been devised to keep the water Fig. 170.--Modification of Dewitt's appliance for regulating flow, and allowing escape of flatus. (Crandon and Ehrenfried.) at an even temperature. The simplest method of noting the desired temperature is to have the tube run under a hot-water bottle placed at the side of the bed. In patients whose digestive tracts are too weak to hold food or medicine rectal feeding or rectal medication is Fig. 171.--A very simple apparatus for continuous proctoclysis. (Morrow.) employed. The rectum should be washed out thoroughly before the injection is given. If the rectum is intolerant and will not retain what is injected, it is well ...
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