Artificial anæsthesia and anæsthetics

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W. Wood, 1881 - 338 pagina's
 

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Pagina 4 - As nitrous oxide in its extensive operation appears capable of destroying physical pain, it may probably be used with advantage during surgical operations in which no great effusion of blood takes place.
Pagina 202 - Bromide of ethyl in toxic doses depresses the actual tension steadily, due in major part to the depressant action of the drug upon the heart ; and in minor part to a partial loss of tone of either the spinal vaso-motor centres, or the peripheral vasomotor system. 6. The inhibitory power of the pneumogastric is not paralyzed.
Pagina 54 - Instantly turn the patient downward with a large firm roll of clothing under stomach and chest. Place one of his arms under his forehead, so as to keep his mouth off the ground. Press with all your weight two or three times for four or five seconds each time, upon the patient's back so that the water is pressed out of the lungs and stomach, and drains freely out of the mouth.
Pagina 59 - For the same tedious, painful, protracted, and anxious efforts were made as beiore ; and she seemed, if possible, more dead than before ; but, thanks to the brave men who had her in charge, feeble signs of returning life eventually made their appearance. Respiration was at first irregular, and at long intervals; soon it became more regular, and the pulse could then be counted ; but it was very feeble, and would intermit. I began again to be hopeful, and even dared to think that at last there was...
Pagina 60 - This was the first and only suggestion I made during all these anxious moments, and it was acted upon ; for she was held in the vertical position till she, in a manner, recovered semi-consciousness, opened her eyes, looked wildly around, and asked what was the matter. She was then, and not till then, laid on the table, and all present felt quite as solemn and as thankful as I did ; and we all in turn grasped Nelaton's hand, and thanked him for having saved the life of this lovely woman.
Pagina 220 - Retailers of gin were accustomed to hang out painted boards announcing that their customers could be made drunk for a penny, and dead drunk for twopence, and should have straw for nothing ; and cellars strewn with straw were accordingly provided, into which those who had become insensible were dragged, and where they remained till they had sufficiently recovered to renew their orgies.
Pagina 200 - It is sparingly soluble in water, but mixes in all proportions with alcohol and ether. It burns with difficulty...
Pagina 220 - Divinity, an element newly revealed to man, but hid from antiquity, because the human race was then too young to need this beverage, destined to revive the energies of modern decrepitude.
Pagina 5 - When the vapour of ether mixed with common air is inhaled, it produces effects very similar to those occasioned by nitrous oxide.
Pagina 102 - ... proved to be, without a single exception, applicable to every patient, perfectly certain to produce complete anaesthesia, relieving the surgeon from all alarm or even anxiety; and its use has never been followed by any dangerous symptom which could be fairly attributed to it.

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