Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of AirPriestley, Joseph
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Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air
Priestley, Joseph
Air -- Early works to 1800; Chemistry -- Early works to 1800
15. His pulse was feeble, quicker and more irregular. He dosed much;
talked incoherently; and laboured under a slight degree of _Dyspnaea_.
His urine, which had hitherto assumed no remarkable appearance, now
became pale. Though he discharged wind very freely, his belly was much
swelled, except for a short time after the injection of the
air-clysters. The following draughts were then prescribed.
Rx _Camphorae mucilag. G. Arab, solutae gr. viij. Infus. Rad.
Columbo oz. jfs Tinct. Serpent. dr. ij Confect. Card.
scruple j Syr. e Cort. Aurant dr. i m. f. Haust. 4tis horis
sumendus._
Directions were given to foment his feet frequently with vinegar and
warm water.
16. He has had no stools since the 14th. His _Abdomen_ is tense. No
change in the other symptoms. The _Tinct. Serpent._ was omitted in his
draughts, and an equal quantity of _Tinct. Rhaei Sp._ substituted in its
place.
In the evening he had a motion to stool, of which he was for the first
time so sensible, as to give notice to his attendants. But the
discharge, which was considerable and slightly offensive, consisted
almost entirely of blood, both in a coagulated and in a liquid state.
His medicines were therefore varied as follows:
Rx. _Decoct. Cort. Peruv. oz. iss Tinct. Cort. ejusd. dr. ij. Confect.
Card. scruple j Gum. Rubr. Astring. gr.
xv. Pulv. Alnmin. gr. vij. m. f. Haustus 4tis horis
sumendus._
Red Port wine was now given more freely in his medicated water; and his
nourishment consisted of sago and salep.
In this state, with very little variation, he continued for several
days; at one time ostive, and at another discharging small quantities of
faeces, mixed with grumous blood. The air-clysters were continued, and
the astringents omitted.
20. His urine was now of an amber colour, and deposited a slight
sediment. His pulse was more regular, and although still very quick,
abated in number ten strokes in a minute. His head was less confused,
and his sleep seemed to be refreshing. No blood appeared in his stools,
which were frequent, but small in quantity; and his _Abdomen_ was less
tense than usual. He was extremely deaf; but gave rational answers to
the few questions which were proposed to him; and said he felt no pain.
21. He passed a very restless night; his delirium recurred; his pulse
beat 125 strokes in a minute; his urine was of a deep amber colour when
first voided; but when cold assumed the appearance of cow's whey. The
_Abdomen_ was not very tense, nor had he any further discharge of blood.
Directions were given to shave his head, and to wash it with a mixture
of vinegar and brandy; the quantity of wine in his drink was diminished;
and the frequent use of the pediluvium was enjoined. The air-clysters
were discontinued, as his stools were not offensive, and his _Abdomen_
less distended.
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