A Few Minor Queries in Medical Science
Wm. Hinds · BMJ · 1860
May 21st.Pulse 92.He had expectorated rust-coloured sputum.Vomiting was for the first time produced by the mixture.It was omitted, but the pill was continued.May 23rd.The pulse was 96, soft and regular.We com- plained of but little pain.There was some dulness and bron- chophony at the lower part of the left lung.A large blister was ordered.The pills to be taken twice a day.He steadily improved from day to day.The pills were stopped on the 25th, only a slight effect having been produced on the gums.He was ordered effervescing saline, with ipecacuanha and squills.May 27th.No crepitation could be heard, but slight dulness remained.Pulse 80. June 2nd.He had quite recovered from his chest-symptoms.